“The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, is preparing for a meeting with the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer, during which they will discuss the initiative to deploy a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Source: Zelensky in his comments on the results of the 25th meeting in the “Ramstein” format, reports “Suspilne” Details: According to the president, the peacekeeping contingent can become an important component in providing comprehensive security guarantees for Ukraine, but he also emphasized that this is not enough for effective protection against Russian aggression.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, is preparing for a meeting with the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer, during which they will discuss the initiative to deploy a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Source: Zelensky in a comment on the results of the 25th meeting in the “Ramstein” format, “Suspilne” reports
Details: According to the president, the peacekeeping contingent can become an important component in providing comprehensive security guarantees for Ukraine, but he also emphasized that this is not enough for effective protection against Russian aggression.
Direct speech: “Undoubtedly, one contingent of some countries will not do. This, I believe, is not enough. But the fact that it can be a serious component of future security guarantees – yes.
This initiative was launched by Emmanuel Macron. The British look at it positively, but I will talk in detail with the Prime Minister about it at our meeting, it will take place. He will visit Ukraine, he will visit Ukraine, and we will talk. There are already very serious decisions between our countries.”
Details: Zelenskyi also emphasized that Ukraine needs joint security guarantees from both the US and European countries. He noted that while Ukraine is moving towards NATO membership, it is important to create reliable security mechanisms that will include support from the US, the EU and other international partners.
Direct speech: “I think that we cannot simply consider European security guarantees. European security guarantees are not enough for Ukraine against such an enemy as Russia. We need joint security guarantees of the United States of America and Europe.”
Prehistory:
- French President Emmanuel Macron brought up for discussion at the summit of European Union leaders on December 18-19 the issue of placing a peacekeeping mission on the territory of Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire and peace between Ukraine and Russia.
- In an address to EU leaders, President Zelenskyi expressed his support for the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron and called on other partners to join these efforts.
- German chancellor candidate and leader of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz said that Germany can consider participating in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine only with the consent of Russia.
- Earlier, the head of the EU foreign policy service commented on the idea of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. It was also mentioned by the president of Finland and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, noting, however, that this idea is very “raw” at the moment.