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European leaders agree to deploy troops to Ukraine. This can be useful, but only under specific conditions.
This was stated in an interview by the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.
“First, there must be an absolute ceasefire, which will be respected by both sides. Secondly, a strong mandate is needed, preferably under the auspices of the UN. Thirdly, it must be a credible, multinational force that will not only consist of European troops, but will have sufficient numbers to ensure a substantial presence along the entire Russian-Ukrainian border,” he said.
In his opinion, the main guarantee of security for Ukraine will remain its Armed Forces, as over the three years of war, thanks to their resilience and the support they have received, they have achieved an extremely high level of efficiency and continue to strengthen.
Dragone emphasized that Ukraine will continue to receive important assistance from a number of countries in the form of weapons, training and cooperation. This will allow it to restore the capabilities that were depleted by the war and reorganize its Armed Forces to provide the necessary deterrence to prevent new aggression.
“After the war, we need a sustainable peace. It cannot be another Minsk-3. Russia must not use the ceasefire to regroup and must never again try to seize a single square centimeter of Ukrainian land. That is why NATO Allies are providing Ukraine with such significant support. This is important not only for the security of Ukraine, but also for the security of the whole of Europe and the world,” added the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.
To recap, Mr. Dragone also said that if Russia decides to attack NATO, the response will be catastrophic. NATO’s forces and capabilities are far superior to Russia’s.
