“Romanian Prime Minister opposed the departure of Romanian peacekeepers to Ukraine on February 26, 12:24 Share: Premier-Minnyi Marchel Cholak in Kiev (photo: Denis Shmigal / Telegram) He opposed the introduction of Romanian troops into Ukraine. About it reports Digi24. “No – sending Romanian troops to Ukraine. Yes – additional appropriations on defense, but only in the form of investments in national weapons”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Premier-minner Rumyi Marchel Cholak in Kiev (photo: Denis shmigal / Telegram)
Romania Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of the country Marchel Colak opposed the introduction of Romanian troops into Ukraine.
About it reports Digi24.
“No – sending Romanian troops to Ukraine. Yes – additional appropriations for defense, but only in the form of investments in the national armed industry and to increase military mobility, ”Colak said.
He noted that this position is supported by his party.
Possible departure of NATO troops to Ukraine – what is known
Discussions on the departure of troops to Ukraine were resumed in November 2024, after winning the election of US President Donald Trump.
On February 11, 2025, Pentagon Pit Hegset Hegset said the United States would not send troops to Ukraine. He added that US President Donald Trump hopes for a quick peace agreement.
On February 13, Zelensky reported that 100,000 peacekeepers in Ukraine needed to ensure peace and that on his behalf, the military developed a map that shows a real need for foreign troops to provide peace in the country.
On February 14, the President stated that Ukraine is ready for any peacekeeping contingent.
On February 16, The Telegraph reported that the UK Prime Minister Kir Starmer said that he was “ready and wants” to send British troops to Ukraine to ensure any peace agreement.
Also, Sweden Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said that Sweden did not exclude the departure of its military to Ukraine as part of the post -war peacekeeping mission.
On February 18, The Guardian, citing sources in the defense sphere, reported that in the United Kingdom, it is believed that much less military is needed to guarantee Ukraine with the support of Europe than a number of 100-150 thousand or even more people.
On February 19, The Guardian reported that the United Kingdom and France are planning to create European forces designed to prevent Russia’s future attacks in Ukraine.
According to Western officials, the proposal will include less than 30,000 soldiers and will probably focus on air and maritime defense.
On February 24, US President Donald Trump said he was not opposed to sending European troops to Ukraine. In particular, this is possible within “peace agreement. “
At the same time, Trump said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would allegedly accept the idea of sending European peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Later, the Kremlin denied the statement of US President Donald Trump.