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Will combat troops from NATO countries be openly present in Ukraine before 2027 in significant numbers?

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Opened:

Mar 15, 2024

Closes:

Jan 1, 2027

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2027

Spot Scoring Time:

Mar 18, 2024

‘Firepower’ coming for Ukraine, Hegseth says, but Tomahawks not on agenda at NATO meeting

CNN•Oct 15, 2025

Nato pushes for more weapons for Ukraine amid fading support and rising airspace tensions

Independent•Oct 15, 2025

NATO allies expected to pledge ‘big’ spending to arm Ukraine against Russian airstrikes

New York Post•Oct 15, 2025

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