Ukraine, hypothesis 4 security lines: UN at the helm. But Zelensky: 'He won't protect us'

Ukraine is not considering a UN mission as an alternative to deploying a peacekeeping contingent from countries that support it in its war with Russia, in the event of a peace deal with Russia.

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“With all due respect, the UN would not protect us from the invasion or from Putin's desire to return. We don't see the UN as an alternative to a contingent or to security guarantees”: this was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel, as reported by RBC Ukraina.

Kiev is not considering the UN as an alternative to a European military contingent or security guarantees, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday. Earlier, media reported that French President Emmanuel Macron was considering forming a mission under the authority of the UN.