Deployment of German peacekeepers in Ukraine. Pistorius makes new statement
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Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0200
Pistorius suggested the possibility of the Bundeswehrs participation in guaranteeing security in UkraineWhen asked about the possibility of deploying German troops in the buffer zone between Ukraine and Russia, Pistorius noted that this issue will be discussed when the appropriate time comes.
We are NATOs largest partner in Europe.
Therefore, it is obvious that we will play a certain role and must take responsibility, said Boris Pistorius.
Pistorius emphasized that the key issue is creating a level of security for Ukraine that would prevent repeated Russian aggression in the future.The minister also announced that he will soon visit the United States to meet with the administration of Presidentelect Donald Trump.
The nominee for the position of US Secretary of Defense has not yet been confirmed.
However, we are interested in a quick meeting and exchange of views in Washington in early February.
What is known about Macrons proposalRecently, French leader Emmanuel Macron, during the European Union leaders summit on December 1819, called for discussion of the idea of deploying a peacekeeping mission on the territory of Ukraine.What is important to understand is that this can only happen if there is a ceasefire and peace is achieved between Ukraine and Russia.President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, in an address to EU leaders, expressed support for the idea of his French colleague and called on other partners to join these efforts.According to German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, official Berlin may consider participating in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine only with Russias consent.
The head of the EUs foreign policy service previously commented on the idea of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
The President of Finland and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands also mentioned it, noting, however, that this idea is currently very raw.
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