Finland clarifies conditions for sending troops to Ukraine
Photo: Alexander Stubb (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Finland does not see any point in sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine at the initial stage of the ceasefire, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.
Stubb said that he saw no point in Finland sending troops to Ukraine to monitor the initial period of the ceasefire.
But, according to Stubb, it is necessary to leave the door open for sending troops in the future as part of the peace process and an internationally mandated operation.
Stubb also believes that Finland's relations with the United States will be strengthened by the icebreakers requested by US President Donald Trump.
Coalition of the willing
In early March, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the creation of a coalition of the willing to ensure the practical implementation of the peace agreement in Ukraine.
Starmer recently met with the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the leaders of Türkiye, Norway, and Iceland. He said that Putin is stalling and putting forward new conditions for a ceasefire.
Starmer also spoke about the meeting of the military at the Permanent Joint Staff on March 20 and emphasized the importance of strategic planning for the coalition of the willing.
The Prime Minister introduced the military subgroups on land, sea, air, and reconstruction planning, which will continue discussions next week. The leaders also discussed the need to stay ahead of military threats in Europe. During the intensive three-day planning session, Britain may consider redeploying its troops to support Ukraine, with forces from other countries taking their place.
On Thursday, March 27, a summit of the coalition of the willing will be held in Paris with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The participants will discuss more concrete steps to support Ukraine.
