Greece has three conditions for participation in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine - media
Greece will take part in the international forces in Ukraine only under three conditions: a ceasefire agreement, no deployment in Russia and a clear exit strategy if hostilities resume.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to Ekathimerini.
As noted, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to reaffirm these conditions at a security summit in Paris, where leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
It is emphasised that Athens has made clear that any Greek involvement will only come after a formal ceasefire. Additionally, Greek troops will not operate in Russia, and in the event of a ceasefire violation by Moscow, they will be withdrawn immediately.
While some European countries had considered deploying troops under an EU mission, opposition from Russia and some member-states like Hungary has ruled this out. Greece favors an operation under UN oversight, believing it would provide broader international legitimacy.
If the mission proceeds, Greece’s role remains uncertain. Options include land deployment in Ukraine or naval participation in the Black Sea. The latter aligns better with Greek defense priorities. However, it is unclear how feasible that is, especially if Turkey’s proposal to take command of the force patrolling the sea is accepted.
It is also noted that Athens is treading carefully, balancing its commitment to Ukraine with national security interests. Unlike NATO, deployment in Ukraine offers no collective security protections for foreign troops, raising concerns over potential casualties. The location of deployment will be crucial, as risks differ significantly between eastern Ukraine and areas like Kyiv, Lviv or Odesa.
At the same time, it is noted that Greece is already contributing to the mission’s planning phase.
Earlier, it was reported that Europe wants to consider alternative options amid discussions about sending troops to Ukraine to ensure security.
