Peacetime Training, Not Peacekeeping: Denmark's Approach to Ukraine
Danish defense minister deems current circumstances inappropriate for deliberations on troop deployment in Ukraine.
Denmark is turning down the possibility of deploying soldiers as part of a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, as per expressed by Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. But he didn't completely write off the idea when speaking to national broadcaster DR on Monday. In simpler terms, he's dancing around the topic like a cat with a laser pointer.
"It's premature to engage in this discussion at the moment," Poulsen clarified, scratching uncertainty into the air. "Negotiations for peace haven't even begun yet. We'll have to wait and see how things progress."
The debate about a possible peacekeeping force in Ukraine has gained traction, sparked by the United States pushing for talks with Russia. According to Reuters, a document was sent to European allies, questioning the prospects of a peacekeeping force.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has emerged as one of the strongest supporters of soldiers stepping in, describing the situation as a "generational moment." Starmer declared he's ready to send British troops to Ukraine and insisted that any assistance in safeguarding Ukraine's security is akin to fortifying Europe itself.
"If necessary, we're willing to put our own troops on the ground," Starmer sternly put out in the Daily Telegraph.
Ditto for Sweden. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard expressed a willingness to cooperate, as reported on a Swedish radio broadcast.
Back home, some Danish opposition parties have voiced their support for Danish troops joining a peacekeeping force, with parties like the Liberal Alliance and Social Liberals stating they'd consider the proposition, provided the Danish military is adequately ready. The Alternative, Conservative, and Moderates (coalition partners) have also expressed their openness to contributing Danish troops to Ukraine's security efforts, according to reports.
European leaders are set to attend a high-profile meeting in Paris to discuss the recent policy change by US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine's conflict. Trump took a bold step last week by phoning Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting starting negotiations to end the conflict.
The Paris summit will bring together key leaders, including the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, to discuss the continent's security situation. Opposition to Trump's call for talks has been vocal, with many leaders expressing concern about the impact on Ukraine and Europe's stability. Stay tuned for more on the developing situation!
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