German media outlet Welt reported, citing anonymous EU sources, that China has signalled it is prepared to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. However, China is prepared to do so only “if the peacekeeping forces were deployed on the basis of a mandate from the United Nations (UN),” the sources […]
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‘Not a peacekeeping force’ — UK defense minister clarifies role of coalition troops after summit
Troops deployed to Ukraine to monitor a potential ceasefire as part of the “coalition of the willing” will not act as a traditional peacekeepers, but as a support to Ukraine’s own forces, U.K. Defense Minister John Healy said on April 10. The coalition, led by the U.K. and France, convened a summit of defense ministers […]
Zelensky, Starmer plan meeting on Ukraine peacekeeping force
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer about coordinating steps for Ukraine’s security, including a future meeting about peacekeeping troops, in a phone call on March 31. Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, has been leading Europe’s efforts to provide security guarantees for Kyiv in anticipation of a future ceasefire deal […]
China denies considering participation in Ukraine peacekeeping mission
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied claims in the media that it is considering participating in a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, China’s state-run newspaper Global Times reported on March 24. The German news outlet Die Welt reported on March 22 that, according to its undisclosed diplomatic sources, Beijing is considering joining the peacekeeping force […]
Rheinmetall prepared to supply arms for possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission
German defense company Rheinmetall is prepared to supply weapons for a potential international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine following the end of Russia’s war, the company’s CEO, Armin Papperger, said on March 12, Deutsche Welle reported. Papperger said that Rheinmetall could provide “more than 2,000 items” for such a mission, including tanks, armored vehicles, electronic warfare […]
Denmark potentially open to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
Denmark is prepared to contribute troops if European peacekeeping forces are needed in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on March 10. Following a meeting of Denmark’s parliament, the ministers said that the government had clarified its stance and received broad support from multiple parties. “It is important […]
UK to host virtual summit on Ukraine on March 15 as peacekeeping plans advance
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a virtual summit on March 15 to discuss support for Ukraine, following up on a similar meeting held in London earlier this month. Downing Street confirmed the gathering, which will bring together world leaders to assess the prospects for Ukraine and ongoing military assistance. “You can expect the […]
Trump’s alignment with Russia derails Europe’s push for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine
European countries have intensified talks on sending peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor and enforce a possible ceasefire. But the potential deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine faces a lot of challenges and uncertainties. There is no unity among European countries on the issue, with some of them openly opposing the idea. The number of peacekeepers […]
Future peacekeeping force may patrol air, sea space, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says
Ukraine is in talks with Western allies to ensure that any future military contingent monitoring a potential ceasefire also has a role in patrolling air and sea space, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a news briefing on Feb. 27. “If our partners and allies are ready to discuss the possible deployment of these […]
US ‘backstop’ necessary for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Starmer says ahead of Trump meeting
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Feb. 26 that a U.S. “backstop” for a potential Europeacekeeper contingent in Ukraine would be necessary to ensure a just and lasting peace, Reuters reported. Starmer is heading to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and convince him to continue playing a role in Ukraine‘s security amid […]
Starmer urges US support for European peacekeeping force in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to provide American military backing for a proposed European peacekeeping force in Ukraine, arguing that only a U.S. security guarantee can deter Russia from launching further aggression. His appeal came after an emergency summit in Paris on Feb. 17, where European leaders debated […]
Starmer open to deploying British troops for Ukraine peacekeeping effort
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that his country is prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of a European-led peacekeeping force to enforce a future peace deal. In an article for the Telegraph, Starmer acknowledged the gravity of such a decision, emphasizing that he did not take lightly the idea of placing […]