12:57 05-09-2025

Japan and Poland Reject Plans to Send Troops to Ukraine

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Japan and Poland ruled out sending troops to Ukraine, saying their role will remain limited to support. The announcement contrasts with 26 nations pledging “deterrence forces.”

Japan and Poland have distanced themselves from talk of sending troops to Ukraine under the so-called «coalition of the willing.»

At a press briefing in Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stressed that Japan is not among the 26 countries that pledged to deploy «deterrence forces» once the conflict ends. He said there was no basis for claims that the government was considering dispatching members of the Self-Defense Forces.

Poland’s position was outlined earlier by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who confirmed that Warsaw has no plans to place troops on Ukrainian territory even after hostilities cease. Instead, Poland intends to contribute through logistical support for any future foreign mission.

The Paris meeting of coalition representatives took place on 4 September, co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Following the talks, Macron announced that 26 nations had agreed to send forces to Ukraine once a ceasefire or peace deal is reached. He explained that these deployments could include land, air, and naval units, although he acknowledged that some governments have yet to make a final commitment.