German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that his country is likely to play a role in securing a future ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. However, he noted that it is too early to say what the peacekeeping force might look like. UNN reports this with reference to Reuters.
“If there is a ceasefire, then of course the Western community, the NATO partners, potentially the UN and the European Union will have to discuss how such a peace, such a ceasefire can be secured,” he said, adding that ”obviously Germany, as the largest economy in Europe, will play an important role in this.
Pistorius indicated that he could not yet say what Germany's role might be, as it depends on the conditions of the ceasefire and the potential mandate of the peacekeeping force.
He emphasized that it should also be clearly understood that both Ukraine and Russia accept such a mandate.
“You can tell from my answer that there are many more questions than answers right now. And that is why I cannot give you a comprehensive answer,” he said.
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French President Emmanuel Macron proposed to deploy foreign troops on the territory of Ukraine before it joins NATO. Experts note that such ideas exist, but their implementation remains uncertain. Various formats are being considered, from police missions to combat-ready contingents, but the decision may depend on many countries, including Russia.
Experts in a commentary to UNN explained the possible formats of the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine and the challenges associated with it.