Reports: NATO considering sending troops to train forces in Ukraine

Former U.S. security co-ordinator Mark Schwartz weighs in on reports NATO is considering sending troops to train Ukraine's forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, welcomes NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, April 29, 2024. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)
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[@frank5d289]

Zelenskyy’s popularity in Ukraine is at par with the Liberals in Canada and going down by the day.

[@timothyirwin8974]

JFK sent military "advisors" into South Vietnam in the early 1960's. What could possibly go wrong this time?

[@ThinkPolisComing4Me]

bankers had him killed l.

[@billyccall5774]

Yes the USSR is still around.....

[@user-eo1vz9lt8g]

Well, this should certainly calm things down...

[@AussieBodybuilder]

😂😂😂

[@merijnhugens]

Video-footage shows a Ukrainian Counterattack in the opposite direction: Soldiers of the “North” group are chasing the enemy, moving towards Liptsy. The video demonstrates the indecision and lack of desire among the Armed Forces of Ukraine to conduct military operations against Russian troops. The Ukrainian soldiers throw down their weapons and flee as fast as they can from their positions in the Kharkov direction.

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

I see you have a rich fantasy life.

[@autisticfieldmarshall1006]

Officials that "consider" it should go there as regular infantry themselves. Oh and they should be forced to wear go pro while at it to provide entertainment for their tax paying constituents. :)

[@ramonjr.deluna9584]

Fab 3000 is waiting for them to arrive in ukraine.

[@greenspiraldragon]

Let's keep escalating this failed war when we should be making some peace deal.

[@rgw5991]

our leadership needs to be replaced.

[@merom.1248]

​​@@winnieprivate5689 Same happens with Palestinians by war criminal Israelis but i don't hear any of you say anything

[@TileBitan]

classic coward take

[@douglasgadesi8201]

@@TileBitanand here is thought conservatives were the ones who supposedly had a F’g spine. Lmao 😂

[@douglasgadesi8201]

I thought

[@korky7674]

Myself nor my children will ever fight on behalf of Ukraine, EVER! Stop the aggression towards Russia, imprison Zelenskyy for crimes against humanity and sign the peace deal!

[@michaelreed5684]

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko explained why his children party in Europe instead of defending Ukraine. Unfortunately, my children are German citizens”

[@Dave-gy5mv]

Will they train them on what pronouns to use? All the NATO training seems to have been pretty much useless so far.

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Another way to look at it - it has it has been very effective.

[@georgeosei269]

But Ukraine is not a NATO member

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Ukraine is an ally of NATO countries

[@georgeosei269]

@@user-ee7bz3ip2b guh

[@jaysim7898]

​@@user-ee7bz3ip2band?

[@littlereptilian7580]

​@@user-ee7bz3ip2bno

[@1LastMile]

Imagine being a Ukrainian conscript being trained by a person who’s only military experience is fighting in the desert when you have air superiority and tanks against a enemy who has none of those things

[@bertgummer8125]

That person training you is probably 20 years younger too. Average age of Ukrainian soldier now is 41

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Imagine having the support of the countries that are giving you the weapons that are keeping your country from being overrun by an invading force. Must be thankful.

[@AussieBodybuilder]

Ukraine stands no chance against Russia thinking realistically

[@TheGruntski]

You should sign up as a mobik then. You might score a toilet and a washing machine

[@LexWellington]

​@@TheGruntskiCanada is sending over 10 janitors to Ukraine and you should try to get on that list

[@TheGruntski]

@@LexWellington LMAO. How's the burger flipping job going, vatnik

[@williamplayfair364]

theyve stood this long

[@LexWellington]

@@williamplayfair364 with 30 other countries footing the tab😂😂🤭

[@scottcarey7725]

No Canadian Troops to Ukraine.

[@89strooker]

Just go CIA style with “private” military contractors. Why discuss on TV?

[@anxious8393]

Ikr

[@user-jh6sc2zm2v]

Yes, you are right 💯

[@davesager1468]

Zelinski needs to go. Someone new needs to be elected. Then an end to this war needs to happen ASAP.. It's not our war and we shouldn't be involved in it.

[@somethinglikethat212]

He's postponed all elections and they say it's a Democratic country.

[@sharmana100]

The current nato troops could not do any thing

[@felixroyan6615]

Wrong move.

[@jptrainor]

More bluster.

[@user-lg1rc1ob6g]

Ukraine not a member of Nato.

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Ukraine is an ally of several NATO countries.

[@S-sp2fe]

Not yet. But Russia will be dismantled for this war and it's her own fault.

[@NeverMyRealName]

the poor Ukrainians are fighting this war for the rich through conscription. very sad that human life is used like this.

[@mike6.10]

If your country is fighting for its survival. There will be conscription. No brainer.

[@TileBitan]

ukrainians are fighting for their homes and families. Russia is the one sending its youth to a meat grinder to serve Putin and his rich friends

[@gibme69420]

@@mike6.10Sue for peace.

[@philipambler3825]

Zel has no shame, just the scurrying of a woodlouse.

[@mw9297]

How many have they sent already?

[@eastern2western]

The ones who should be taking notes are the nato soldiers because nato has not fought an equivalent enemy like Russia since ww2.

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

An incompetent, corrupt poorly motivated army? You are right.

[@chrisn1333]

Perhaps everyone overestimated Russia. I never thought the war with Ukraine would last this long.

[@user-od1pe2ip2n]

NATO 👎👎🔥🔥

[@sharmana100]

Taliban had very advanced training That’s why America and nato ran away From Afghanistan

[@scottcarey7725]

Yea.. After 20 years

[@Rusbomb21]

Yes, Waste money

[@dsbarclayeng1]

Its a slippery slope.

[@user-hb5rb6kf6o]

Isn’t this precisely how they incrementally increased the involvement in the Vietnam war?

[@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322]

With all the money sent to ukraine canada could have enough fire fighting equipment that forest fires wouldn't be an issue.

[@greenspiraldragon]

What if they actually spent that money on securing our border instead of someone elses border.

[@ThinkPolisComing4Me]

they’re goal is instability, there goal is destruction.

[@Dot-he2ke]

Why?

[@victorbaker4585]

This whole world is in the process of totally falling apart. Shame on all the bad apple players around the world to make this happen to the human species. The end of all life on this small planet. Much love to all.

[@on2thenextthing]

Horrible idea.

[@DwightFoster-qf2lt]

Send them everything they need asap

[@lizanderson1669]

NATO Leaders and their kids need to go to the frontlines

[@leahromero5373]

Russia has foreign mercenaries why can't Ukraine. Putin always use threat of bullys.

[@williambailey1712]

Ukrainian soldiers in a trench under shell fire need luck not training

[@dkrawk8309]

149.200 ask for VOLGA

[@nickpope8056]

I stand with beautiful Russia. Love and respect from Australia ❤

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Are you a sociopathic sadist too?

[@tomzamp8547]

Ukrainians are uprising against Zelensky yesterday in Odessa we had the truck drivers rioting against Zelensky

[@grahamhader6393]

Thrown under the bus And still tongue twisting

[@glennhankins6927]

Stop giving Z any money.

[@mohammadashraf1671]

In realities boots on the ground.

[@dons3073]

Also Cubans are in there for russia

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Their mothers can mourn them too

[@thiefsleef6752]

NATO training is gonna do jack, infact their tactics are outdated because of this war 😂

[@merijnhugens]

The appearance of F-16s will not play a key role, says Führer Zelenskyy, Ukraine needs at least 120 to 130 modern aircraft. Russia’s breakthrough in the Kharkov region is not a line of defense. “ They came across the border, and the defense line is further,” Führer Zelenskyy said. The overdue Führer also promised a new counter-offensive (to recapture Rabotino), but could not yet name its date. According to him, now it’s Russia’s turn to lead the offensive.

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

You sound like a real expert with your finger on the pulse! Is there anyway we can elect you to office somewhere? /s

[@merijnhugens]

@@user-ee7bz3ip2bThat would depend on many things...

[@kenrippy1214]

Smile more for the cameras...when you cry we will be smiling more

[@willy4571]

3 YEARS TO LATE

[@davidlopan9614]

Get your bone spurs diagnosis handy. Might need it soon.

[@johnmetson7950]

Schwartz that’s very German

[@dkrawk8309]

Is that right? Do you even understand what you is saying?

[@donaldfernandes7798]

The Ukrainian army has more war experience than the Americans and NATO put together. It should be the other way around. Ukrainians should train the Americans and NATO troops how to fight a ground war with Russia. Only Ukraine has the greatest experience in fighting an intense war, non-stop for three years. Ukrainians do not need any training from USA or NATO, it is redundant. Worse, the Ukrainians must pay in millions for this rotten training. Training is also business for NATO and USA.

[@iseektruth7435]

Scary 😅😅😅😅

[@kenrippy1214]

Oh wow....ukraine can win now! What an insult to those who will volunteer

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

Oh wow. Ukraine can keep fighting for its survival. A worthy fight for real heroes.

[@willy4571]

SEND TROOPS NOT TRAINERS

[@garyonderisin8338]

russia is fighting a Defensive war against Western, Nato aggression. Defending oneself is a moral right.

[@brucehoffman4010]

Well send them in Russia will clean house

[@KaralMarx-tb8tw]

Rich countries conflict biggest ego problems but viladimir Putin intellectual geopolitical king of Russia 🪆

[@user-ow3vd2oc2v]

why mwntion the russians so if anything accidently happens its definatly not the americans lol

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

In a whispered voice, with cupped hands; "they're already there".....and I'm okay with that. Putin has to lose.....for the world's sake.

[@sankadon2538]

Zalensei ukreno presidente voleva 3 mondiale guerra lei piace guerra Italia sempre pace casino zelensi 🇮🇹🤝🇮🇹 , pace 🇮🇹❤🇮🇹

[@PeterAlekseyevichRomanov7]

We must keep supporting our Ukrainian Heroes! 💙💛

[@TheGruntski]

Well this article got the Russki-Trolls going full throttle wacko.

[@Tommy-zs6ro]

The only troll here is you

[@tonylyons7711]

Together we are stronger. 💪💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤👌

[@laughingbuddha1926]

I think NATO don’t want his soldiers alive … this will be a grave yard for them .. mark my word

[@user-ee7bz3ip2b]

ok. I'll mark your words. yikes

[@TBA-zv9qt]

Go PUTIN!

[@user-wb4cl7wm7n]

After all this time and billions of dollars wasted they finally realize Zelensky is nothing more than a D lister and can’t win this war.

[@Diego-tm3dj]

Why is your special operation during almost 3 years and not 3 days like you planned?

[@bertgummer8125]

@@Diego-tm3djto stretch it out until NATO gets tired of wasting money

[@Diego-tm3dj]

@@bertgummer8125 if you count ALL the money used by NATO until now to fund Ukraine it can't reach 15% of annual NATO budget. The NATO pocket is much deepler than the Russian pocket.

[@makhayla4715]

Really. Well how do you account that half of russias tank stockpiles are decimated. I think Ukraine is doing exceptional ally well for the world's 22nd largest military going against the number 2 ranked. Oh this will be over in 3 days they said, yeah 3 years later... it was then that putin realized that he fucked up.

[@mommamomma3607]

​@@Diego-tm3dj Wrong everything you wrote is wrong..