Military leaders to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out
- European nations are planning to discuss a potential ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine, including a peacekeeping force, at a summit in Paris on Thursday.
- The UN's peacekeeping chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, stated that the deployment of UN peacekeepers is currently "very hypothetical" and depends on future discussions.
- Lacroix emphasized that any UN mission would need a ceasefire agreement and a mandate from the Security Council, alongside Russia's agreement.
- European leaders are concerned that a security agreement might force Ukraine into concessions without adequate protection, making it susceptible to further attacks from Russia.
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Ukraine: UN awaits talks on potential peacekeeping mission
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Canada and allies study how to create Ukraine peacekeeping force in the face of skepticism
Detailed planning for a potential “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is expected to kick off this week. Lt.-Gen. Steve Boivin suggests Canada would be stretched to contribute given the overall shortage of troops, but the matter is being studied.
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