This is reported by RBK-Ukraine, referencing the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This information comes from Kontrakty.UA.
"We are discussing with the French side regarding the European, as you mentioned, contingent on the territory of Ukraine. For now, these are quite general matters. We maintain that the contingent from various countries, our allies, and our strategic partners exists and could become part of security guarantees. However, this cannot be the sole security guarantee. That would be insufficient," the president explained.
According to the head of state, discussions about the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine will take place with the Prime Minister of Britain and have been discussed with Baltic partners.
Zelensky emphasized that the Western military contingent could only be part of the security guarantees for Ukraine. However, questions remain about which contingent it would be, from which countries, the quantitative composition, and where they might be stationed.
"A step back, if possible, regarding the contingent, it can and should primarily consist of instructors with a comprehensive training program for our guys, our troops in Ukraine. On our territory. This is also something we discuss within the framework of this future program, if it occurs, concerning the deployment of forces and resources," he clarified.
Deployment of Peacekeepers in Ukraine
It is worth noting that France was the first to propose the idea of deploying military instructors in Ukraine. President Emmanuel Macron has also advocated for the placement of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.
Currently, most NATO countries are opposed to sending troops to Ukraine. For instance, the German Minister of Defense has suggested that Berlin could consider this idea, but only if Russia agrees to it.
At the same time, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky views the introduction of peacekeepers as one of the best tools to compel Russia to a sustainable peace.