Ukraine and the US discuss peacekeepers in Donetsk region

Ukraine and the US discuss deployment of peacekeepers in Donetsk region

During the talks in the capital of the United Arab Emirates Ukraine and the US discussed the possibility of deploying peacekeeping forces in Donetsk region. This is reported by the The New York Times with reference to sources familiar with the negotiations.

The format of the peacekeeping mission

According to the publication, it was about Deployment of a neutral peacekeeping contingent, The group is made up of countries, non-NATO members. This approach is seen as a compromise option within the framework of potential agreements to end the war.

Arguments of the parties

It is noted that the idea of a neutral mission has a purpose:

• reduce tension around the issue of the presence of foreign troops;

• to level the objections of moscow regarding the deployment of Western military near its borders;

• create security monitoring mechanism in the occupied territories.

The context of the negotiations

The discussion took place within the framework of trilateral contacts involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia, focused on finding parameters for a possible cessation of hostilities. The peacekeeping component is seen as one of the elements security guarantees in case of de-escalation.

Ukraine's position

Ukraine has repeatedly emphasised that any form of ending the war is possible only if real security guarantees, The mission is intended to prevent Russia from repeating its aggression. No official confirmation or details on the potential composition of the peacekeeping mission have been made public.