Estonia is considering deploying troops to Ukraine for non-direct combat roles, as stated by national security advisor Madis Roll. The move aims to free up Ukrainian soldiers to support combat operations on the front. Discussions are ongoing, with Estonia preferring a NATO-wide mission, though this is unlikely as the alliance does not want direct involvement in the war. If finalized, Estonian troops would provide medical services and logistics support in western Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron first suggested the idea of sending NATO troops to Ukraine earlier this year, with concerns of Russia gaining the upper hand in the conflict. The US and UK have ruled out military involvement, but Canada’s Defense Minister showed interest in sending troops for non-combat roles. Macron emphasized the need to consider all options to prevent Moscow from winning the war, highlighting the importance of learning from past delays in response to crises.
