Senior military officials convened to strategize the formation of a peacekeeping contingent for Ukraine, signaling to the United States a bolstered European commitment. A government minister indicated that the initiative remains dependent on US support as a contingency.
Europeans Plan Ukraine Peacekeeping Force, US Role Key
Minister: European Allies “Stepping Up” Support
Defence Minister Luke Pollard stated on Times Radio that the assembly of international partners aims to convey to Washington that Europe and its allies are actively increasing their contributions, aligning with desired levels of engagement.
“We are optimistic that by bringing people together we can also demonstrate today to our US friends that Europe and our allies are delivering what they … want to see, us stepping up support,” Pollard affirmed.
He further clarified, “What we’re planning at the moment is for a force that will include the United States as a backstop,” underscoring the continued reliance on American support for the operation.
Addressing Putin’s Rejection of Western Security Initiatives
In response to the assertion that Vladimir Putin has explicitly dismissed any agreement facilitated by Western security forces, the Minister countered, “Well, I think Putin would say that, wouldn’t he?”
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Pollard elaborated on Putin’s potential motivations, suggesting, “Because he wants to keep Ukraine weak, because we’ve seen from the past, when he has done peace deals in the past, he breaks his word, he breaks those deals, and he goes again.”
He emphasized the necessity for a more robust and reliable resolution in the current situation, stating, “That’s something that can’t happen this time around. So, that’s why we are supporting our friends in Ukraine and creating an offer that will keep the peace secure.”