Allied countries are already working on the idea of peacekeeping mission for Ukraine, - Umierov
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov said that allies supporting Ukraine are already working on the idea of a peacekeeping mission.
According to Censor.NET, citing Interfax-Ukraine, he said this on Wednesday in Brussels after a meeting of the Coordination Group for the Defence of Ukraine held at NATO headquarters.
‘Our partners have been working on this idea for several months. It is perceived very positively. The modality is being discussed. Formats are being discussed. I hope that soon, soon, you will also have results on this track,’ Umierov said.
The minister did not provide any other details.
Peacekeeping forces in Ukraine
Earlier, it was reported that French President Emmanuel Macron would discuss with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine if an agreement is reached to end the current phase of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk denied that Polish troops would be sent to Ukraine after the ceasefire.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas assessed the possibility of sending a European peacekeeping mission to Ukraine.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crozetto expressed his readiness to support a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine if peace is achieved.
In turn, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called these discussions "premature."
Germany, together with its partners, will consider the possible deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of "security guarantees" only after the conditions are created, namely a ceasefire with Russia.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has stated that several countries are currently considering participation in a potential contingent of Western allies in Ukraine. However, specific plans for the deployment of foreign troops are still under discussion.
