Spanish Prime Minister answers whether his country will send troops to Ukraine
Photo: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (Getty Images)
Several countries have raised the possibility of sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also shared his opinion on the matter, Politico reports.
According to the news agency, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was asked whether he supports the idea of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
"We do not see the deployment of Spanish troops on Ukrainian soil," he replied briefly.
What preceded this
Discussions on the prospects of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine are ongoing. French President Emmanuel Macron proposed considering the deployment of European troops in the event of a frozen conflict.
At the same time, Italy emphasized that Italian troops could only join such a mission after the end of hostilities. The country's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of providing Ukraine with reliable security guarantees.
According to Politico, one of the key topics during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with European leaders on December 18 will be the discussion of a peacekeeping mission.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany would likely play a role in supporting a future ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. However, the format of the peacekeeping forces remains undefined.
Additionally, Reuters learned how many troops the West might send as part of the mission.
Later, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine supports France's initiative to send peacekeepers. Kyiv is urging its partners to join these efforts.
