Chinese diplomats in Brussels are exploring the possibility of the PRC joining the “peacekeeping coalition.” This coalition consists of countries ready to send their military personnel to Ukraine if a ceasefire agreement with Russia is established. This was reported by Welt am Sonntag, according to Adyrna national portal.
Sources within the EU diplomatic community noted that China’s participation in this coalition could influence Russia’s decision to allow foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine. However, they described the issue as “complex and delicate.”
The Chinese government has not made an official statement regarding this information.
The possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine was first announced by the leaders of France and the United Kingdom. On March 17, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that more than 30 countries were ready to join this initiative.
According to The Times, the coalition could include the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Canada, and Australia. The plan involves deploying up to 30,000 military personnel to Ukraine, while other countries will provide support with weapons and logistics.
However, the German government stated that it is too early to discuss this issue. In February, Berlin emphasized that a peace agreement should first be reached.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs deemed the idea of NATO and EU countries deploying peacekeeping forces to Ukraine “inappropriate and absurd.”
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Alexander Grushko, told Izvestia:
“For us, it does not matter under what name these troops are sent—whether by the European Union, NATO, or on a national level. If they appear in Ukraine, it makes them a party to the conflict.”
