As Reuters notes, amid accelerated diplomatic efforts to end the war, NATO and EU allies are discussing the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv is reached.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda told commercial broadcaster TV3 that Vilnius could contribute around 200 soldiers, similar to the country’s deployment in Afghanistan.
Nausėda cautioned, however, that it is too early to discuss details.
Baltic states and Czech Republic signal readiness to send troops, Poland focuses on support role
As part of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” Lithuania could also be asked to provide other forms of support, including military equipment.
Lithuania’s Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė stressed that any contribution would depend on Russia agreeing to a ceasefire.
Estonia has similarly indicated it could send a company of 100–200 troops as peacekeepers, according to Prime Minister Krisjan Michal.
On Thursday, Czech President Petr Pavel also confirmed his country’s potential participation, telling the Czech News Agency that Prague is actively engaged in the peace process and should be ready to support stabilization efforts.
Poland, in contrast, has maintained that it will not send combat troops, instead focusing on supporting and securing any international mission in Ukraine.
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Source: IAR/Reuters/X/NATO Summit