Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry skeptical about sending UN peacekeepers to Ukraine

"As for the peacekeeping mission, it seems to me this is a hypothetical conversation at the moment," Tykhyi said.

He reminded that Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, had previously noted that OSCE and UN mechanisms previously applied to monitor, for example, ceasefire agreements or other elements aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine, have demonstrated their ineffectiveness.

"Therefore, we are skeptical about applying UN and OSCE mechanisms within the framework of peaceful settlement or ceasefire. The minister often stresses the need to look for alternative mechanisms, at least regarding a ceasefire. I believe this is also how we interpret this statement," the spokesperson added.

In his view, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock is expressing various considerations on how the Assembly could help regulate Russia’s war against Ukraine.

"It is this willingness that we welcome, definitely, and we will look for ways together to involve this body in ending Russian aggression and guaranteeing peace. We will continue to work with them on this," Tykhyi added.

Baerbock does not rule out sending UN peacekeepers to Ukraine

Recently, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock stated that she does not rule out deploying UN peacekeeping forces in Ukraine to ensure a ceasefire and post-war peace, if supported by the majority of member states.

She emphasized that peacekeeping missions are "more necessary than ever, and not only with regard to the European continent."

"If a peace treaty is concluded, it must be protected as much as possible. And if the majority of member states believe that Blue Helmets are needed for this, then this will hopefully help ensure lasting peace. First of all, peace negotiations must take place," Baerbock stressed.