Trump on peacekeepers in Ukraine: We need format acceptable to all
US President Donald Trump said that the future format of the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine should take into account the interests of all parties to the conflict.
He said this during a press conference at the White House, Censor.NET reports.
According to him, Russia allegedly would not object to the presence of European peacekeepers within the framework of a potential ceasefire. However, the Kremlin has officially stated that a military contingent from Europe is unacceptable to it.
"That's not what I was told," Trump replied to a journalist's question.
He emphasized that Ukraine would need "some form" of peacekeeping.
"Something will be done that will satisfy everyone... This is what I discussed. A form of peacekeeping that will be acceptable to everyone. In the end, we will be able to agree on something, I'm sure," Trump said.
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 in the event of an agreement 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 under discussion.
