Zelensky dismisses Macron's UN plan, eyes military backup
Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Emmanuel Macron's proposal to station a United Nations mission in Ukraine. "The UN will not protect us from occupation or Putin's desire to re-enter," stated the President of Ukraine.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed skepticism about Emmanuel Macron's proposal for a UN mission, emphasizing that it would not replace the European military contingent.
- Zelensky noted that the UN cannot protect Ukraine from Russian aggression, which he emphasized during a press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel.emphasized during a press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel
- Czech President Petr Pavel declared his country's readiness to participate in a potential military mission in Ukraine.
Zelensky rejects Macron's proposal
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky clearly expressed his position on French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to create a UN mission.
"With all due respect, the UN will not protect us from occupation or (Vladimir) Putin's desire to come again. We do not consider the UN as an alternative to the contingent or security guarantees," Zelensky stated during a press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel.
Will Russia not be intimidated by the UN?
The President of Ukraine noted that Russia has repeatedly violated international norms, making it unafraid of UN actions.
"Certainly, when there are troops, whose origin is known, when there is air defense, and there are ships, planes, a serious army, and real intelligence from our partners here in Ukraine, certainly opposing such a force will be very dangerous. Will Russia be afraid of the UN? They have already violated everything in this war, so I don't think they will be afraid," added the President of Ukraine.
Earlier, "The Telegraph" reported that French President Emmanuel Macron actively explores alternatives to the deployment of European forces in Ukraine.
Czech Republic declares readiness
During the same press conference, Czech President Petr Pavel declared his country's readiness to participate in a potential military mission in Ukraine.
Pavel confirmed that a meeting took place in London on Thursday at the chiefs of staff level, focused on discussing the possible terms for establishing a military presence in Ukraine. He stated that the Czech Republic is prepared to take part in these talks and expressed confidence that, should a final decision be made to form such a force, Czechia would be among the participating countries.
