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Eurasia
24/08/2025 13:21
The move comes as U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine face hurdles, with discussions increasingly centred on security guarantees for Kyiv. Ukraine has insisted that robust, internationally backed guarantees are essential, pointing to Moscow’s repeated violations of past agreements.
EU reactions to China’s offer are mixed. Some see potential benefits in involving countries beyond Ukraine’s traditional Western allies, making a mission more acceptable to Russia. Others fear Beijing could use the operation to spy on Ukraine and maintain a pro-Russian stance under the guise of neutrality.
As of now, no official confirmation or statement from Chinese authorities has been made regarding peacekeeper deployment.
Peacekeeping deployments are among several proposals under consideration to enforce a future ceasefire, including plans by the so-called “Coalition of the Willing.” About ten European allies—including the U.K., France, Lithuania, and Estonia—have expressed readiness to send troops.
The U.S. has ruled out deploying its own forces but remains open to providing other security guarantees. Russia strongly opposes any foreign troops in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warning such a move would amount to “foreign military intervention,” which Moscow will not accept.
