Zelenskyy on peacekeepers: Complex process, but positive signals from some leaders
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach/RBC-Ukraine)
The issue of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine is a complex process, but Kyiv supports it. There is also some positive feedback from certain leaders regarding this matter, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conversation with journalists in Brussels.
"The whole war feels like one day and is still not over. Unfortunately. But we are doing everything to ensure that Ukraine is strong. So that no one imposes anything on us. And I think we are succeeding. We had a very good meeting with our partners. Not just one. With President Macron (Emmanuel Macron, President of France - ed.), then with NATO Secretary General Rutte (Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General - ed.), and then we had the first part of meetings with the European leaders today," said Ukraine's President.
Zelenskyy shared that there were many topics for discussion, including the issue of peacekeepers. He mentioned that he had a conversation with Macron, particularly regarding his long-standing initiative. Ukraine generally supports the idea of strengthening its position, but it requires thorough consideration.
The President also positively assessed the fact that Macron had already been in contact with some other leaders. Zelenskyy refrained from revealing the details but noted that there has already been a positive response from certain leaders on this issue.
Issue of sending foreign troops to Ukraine
The discussion about the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine is still ongoing. Macron was the first to raise this issue, but it only sparked debates among Kyiv's allies. At the same time, there were those who were ready to consider this possibility, such as Latvia, Canada, Estonia, and Lithuania.
In Italy, however, it was stated that their soldiers could join the mission only after the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, and they emphasized the importance of providing security guarantees to Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Reuters found how many soldiers the West may send.
