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Both public statements and internal communications from Ukrainian officials suggest varying estimates of the number of troops required. President Zelensky has stated a need for up to 200,000 Western troops to police the demilitarized zone (DMZ). However, discussions revealed that a lower contingent of 50,000 foreign troops could effectively manage the situation along the 1,000-kilometer front line. These insights, reported by the Financial Times, underscore the complexity and strategic considerations that underpin this military collaboration.