Greece weighs Ukraine peacekeeping role under strict conditions

Greece is considering sending its troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission, but under certain conditions. As reported by the eKathimerini portal, which is cited by the Polish Press Agency, Athens has set three key requirements: an official ceasefire, no operations on Russian territory, and a clear plan for withdrawing troops in case of an escalation.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to present these conditions during a "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris. Greece emphasizes that its armed forces can only be sent to Ukraine in the case of an official ceasefire. Additionally, Greek troops will not conduct operations in Russia, and in the event of a ceasefire breach by Moscow, Greece plans for the immediate withdrawal of its forces.

Athens is currently participating in the planning phase of the mission and advocates for it to be supervised by the UN. Although it is not yet clear what exact role Greece could play, media speculate about two possibilities: deploying ground forces or operations in the Black Sea.

Greece, as a member of the "coalition of the willing," is actively participating in discussions about a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Decisions regarding its involvement will depend on the fulfillment of the aforementioned conditions, which are meant to ensure the safety of Greek soldiers and the mission's effectiveness.

At Thursday's summit in Paris, dedicated to supporting Ukraine, representatives of about 30 countries gathered. Among the attendees were UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Thirty-three delegations were invited to the summit, with 27 heads of state and government present. Canada and Australia are represented at the ambassador level, while Turkey is represented by Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz. European Council President Antonio Costa is also attending the meeting.