"Without the USA – No Way": Zelensky Rejects Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken out against the deployment of peacekeeping forces in the country without the involvement of the United States. He emphasized that European forces cannot provide the necessary protection and that Ukraine's security is directly dependent on support from Washington, reports NewsBox.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his opposition to the idea of deploying peacekeeping forces on the country's territory if the mission does not include participation from the United States. In an interview with the British publication The Guardian, he stressed that without active American involvement, Ukraine cannot guarantee its security.

According to Zelensky, even if European countries send tens of thousands of troops, it will not be enough to counter the Russian army. He expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions, noting that historically they have rarely produced tangible results.

"Today, we cannot support this idea. We are in favor of a contingent if it is part of security guarantees, and I would again emphasize that without America, this is impossible," Zelensky stated.

The President of Ukraine also noted that he is ready to offer American companies priority contracts for the country's reconstruction, as well as access to strategically important natural resources, such as uranium and titanium. In his view, this will help strengthen the economic ties between Ukraine and the USA.

Furthermore, Zelensky stated that he does not rule out negotiations with Russia, but only "from a position of strength."

Earlier, The New York Times reported that European countries will not be able to send the necessary 200,000 peacekeepers to Ukraine, and even a smaller contingent of 40,000 people would pose a serious challenge for Europe.