This is reported by Reuters citing a document sent last week.
The document contains six points and questions regarding Europe's actions and the contribution of the US. As noted by the publication, the latter will be welcomed by many European governments, which have clearly indicated that they can provide security guarantees only with Washington's support.
"What requirements for US support, if any, does your government consider necessary for its participation in these security agreements? In particular, what short-term and long-term resources do you believe will be needed from the US?" Washington asks.
The document also inquires about which European and/or third countries they believe could or have participated in such an arrangement, and whether their country wishes to deploy troops in Ukraine as part of a peace settlement.
Furthermore, Washington wants to know from Europeans what actions the US, allies, and partners should be prepared to take if Russia attacks these forces.
"What additional capabilities, equipment, and maintenance options is your government willing to provide Ukraine to enhance its negotiating position and increase pressure on Russia?" the request states.
Among other things, it asks what governments would be willing to do to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including stricter enforcement of existing measures.
Two European diplomats stated that discussions about Europe's response are still ongoing, but some believe it should be a collective response.
Back in February 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed sending his troops to Ukraine at a meeting of partner countries he convened in Paris. However, no consensus was reached on this issue.
In November, the French publication Le Monde reported that some European leaders had returned to the discussion about the possible deployment of Western troops in Ukraine due to the potential refusal of newly elected US President Donald Trump to assist Kyiv.
There were talks about the readiness to send peacekeepers in Italy and Germany. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius noted that any European peacekeeping mission must also be coordinated with Russia. Meanwhile, Poland stated that it does not plan to send its troops.
American media circulated a plan by Trump's advisors for resolving the war in Ukraine, which includes the establishment of a demilitarized zone along the frozen front line between Russia and Ukraine, with security guaranteed by troops from European countries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that partner troops in Ukraine could become one of the best tools to compel Russia to peace. However, he emphasized that the European peacekeeping mission should not replace Ukraine's NATO membership.