EU Urged to Initiate International Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine

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Urmas Paet, former Estonian foreign minister and current European Parliament member, has submitted a question to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini proposing the EU initiate an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Paet calls for the EU to take a stronger stance on peace and security in Europe, using all available means to achieve this goal. He emphasizes the need for urgent international intervention in the conflict, which could potentially lead to a peace agreement and UN peacekeeping mission operations in Ukraine. However, Paet acknowledges that Russia's veto power at the Security Council poses a significant obstacle to this proposal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Urmas Paet, European Parliament member, has submitted a question to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini proposing an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
  • The proposal aims to stop the violence in Ukraine and promote peace and security in Europe.
  • Paet suggests the EU should use all available means to achieve peace, including initiating a UN peacekeeping mission.
  • The proposal faces significant challenges, as Russia's veto power at the Security Council could block its implementation.
  • Paet highlights the importance of specific decisions at the meeting of EU foreign ministers on Thursday to help stop Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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  • European Parliament
  • EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini
  • Urmas Paet, former Estonian foreign minister and current European Parliament member

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