Czech President Petr Pavel about the readiness to introduce soldiers to Ukraine. “We do it largely for ourselves”

The Czech president of Petr Pavel announced that his country is ready to take in the international mission of countries that would send their troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement with the Kremlin. According to the Czech politician, security guarantees for Ukraine could consist of a contract with mineral resources from the USA and stabilization of military forces from European countries.

Pavel stated in an interview with the European Portal Truth that security guarantees can be granted by the countries of “decisive coalitions”. Asked if he sees The czech republic As part of such a coalition, the president replied: – We are already part of this coalition. – I believe that as soon as there is an understanding that there is a common will to distribute forces, the Czech Republic will be part of this coalition – emphasized Pavel. Commenting on skepticism in the Czech Republic in the face of possible sending troops to Ukraine, the president noted that “different politicians may have different views.”

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– But if there is a strong group of European countries that are ready to provide Ukraine with such security guarantees, I am deeply convinced that the Czech Republic should be one of them. I understand that it sounds like a banality, but I honestly believe that we do it largely for ourselves – noted Pavel.

Two security pillars

According to the Czech president, security guarantees for Ukraine may consist of two elements: a mineral resource agreement with USA and stabilization military forces from European countries. Speaking of a potential agreement between Ukraine and the USA, Pavel noticed that due to the presence of American business in Ukraine, “we can expect (USA) to protect these interests.” Another element of the warranty, according to the Czech President, will come from European countries, which “declared their readiness to support Ukraine.” – Now we are talking mainly about the newly created so -called “coalition” countries that can and want to send stabilization military forces to Ukraine after reaching a peace agreement – he explained.

The issue of Ukraine in NATO “open to the future”

Asked why he does not consider Ukraine membership in NATO For security guarantee, Pavel pointed to the position of US President Donald Trump in this matter. – We have already seen that the American president rejected the option of rapid accession to NATO. If it becomes an obstacle to reaching a peace agreement, then it will be so. After all, NATO membership is not a matter of several months. It will take more time – said the Czech president. At the same time, he added that this issue should not be completely rejected. – Let's leave this issue open to the future because politicians come and go. There will be a different government in the United States in three years. And we can see a different point of view under the new administration – summed up President Pavel.