Czech president backs military mission with peace deal in Ukraine
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, declared his readiness to participate in an international military mission in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Russia is reached. In his opinion, security guarantees for Ukraine could involve a mineral resources agreement with the USA and stabilisation military forces from European countries.
What do you need to know?
- The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, expressed his readiness to participate in an international military mission in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Russia is reached.
- In his opinion, security guarantees for Ukraine may include a mineral resources agreement with the USA and stabilisation military forces from European countries.
- Pavel also referred to Ukraine's membership in NATO, pointing out that the next administration in the USA may have a different stance on this issue than the current one.
What are the Czech plans in the context of Ukraine?
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, emphasised in an interview with the portal "European Truth" that his country is ready to participate in an international military mission in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Russia is reached. - We are part of this coalition now - Pavel noted, referring to the "coalition of the willing" countries that may send stabilisation military forces to Ukraine.
President Pavel noted that different politicians may have varying views on sending troops to Ukraine, but he emphasised that "if a strong group of European nations is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, I am convinced Czechia should be among them." - In reality, there are territories worldwide occupied by another state. But these occupations are not legally recognised. Yes, this situation may last for some time, but it is a matter of principle - Pavel noted.
What about Ukraine's membership in NATO?
Pavel also addressed the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO, pointing to former U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the matter.
- We have already seen that the American president (Donald Trump, - ed.) rejected the option of Ukraine's rapid accession to NATO. If this becomes an obstacle to reaching a peace agreement, then so be it. After all, NATO membership is not a matter of a few months - declared the Czech president.
- Let's have it as an open issue for the future because politicians come and go.There will be a different U.S. administration in three years, and we may see a different stance - concluded President Pavel.
