The Wall Street Journal reported the information.The outlet points out that the U.S. leader has recently shown openness to the idea of providing Ukraine with certain security guarantees. This comes after France and the UK proposed deploying a so-called “reassurance force” to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement, aimed at deterring further Russian aggression.However, the article notes that European leaders face the reality that many voters oppose any deployment that puts troops at risk. Eastern European countries are unwilling to withdraw forces from their own borders, which form NATO’s eastern flank. Significant opposition also exists in Italy and Germany.GermanyWhen German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently announced plans to consult parliament on a possible military deployment to Ukraine, the reaction was muted. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul noted that such a deployment would overstretch the Bundeswehr, which is already forming an armored brigade in Lithuania to defend NATO’s eastern flank. Other politicians consider the discussion premature, as there are no signs of an imminent peace agreement.Any decision to deploy German troops would require parliamentary approval, where the governing coalition holds only a slim majority. Opposition parties on both the far right and far left remain firmly against sending forces to Ukraine. According to a recent Insa poll, 56% of respondents oppose Germany’s participation in such a deployment — an increase compared to the spring.FranceEven in France, one of the strongest advocates for deploying troops, public backing hinges on the existence of a formal peace agreement rather than a mere ceasefire. A March Elabe poll found that 67% of respondents would support sending French troops if Kyiv and Moscow reached a peace deal, while 68% opposed the idea without such an agreement.French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to reassure the public, emphasizing that any deployment would be limited to airports and other key infrastructure, far from the front lines. French and other European leaders have long stressed that frontline defense should be provided by a well-armed Ukrainian army.European officials acknowledge that it is extremely difficult to convince the public of the need to deploy troops without a clear statement from the U.S. that European troops will have the support of the world's most powerful army. Despite intensive diplomatic contacts in recent weeks, there is still no certainty about what exactly the U.S. is prepared to provide.Position of other European leadersMany European leaders argue that deploying troops to Ukraine is vital for Europe's security, warning that Russia will advance further if Kyiv falls.These arguments are gaining support in some European countries, especially in the north. The Netherlands, Denmark, and Estonia have said they are ready to provide troops.If a peace deal goes through, 10 European countries are ready to deploy their troops to Ukraine to provide security guarantees.