Switzerland could send around 200 troops for a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, contingent on a formal request and approval from the Swiss government. Source: Reuters, citing Thomas Süssli,
Switzerland is considering sending 200 soldiers to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached, revealed Thomas Suessli, the head of the Swiss army. In an interview with the newspaper "Blick," Suessli emphasized that the mission would be peaceful in nature and not a peace-enforcing one.
Switzerland could contribute troops to a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if it were requested and the government agreed, Swiss armed forces chief Thomas Suessli said in an interview published on Sunday.
Switzerland could contribute around 200 troops to a prospective peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if such a request were received and if the government agreed, Swiss armed forces chief Thomas Suessli said on Feb.
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Switzerland could contribute troops to a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if it were requested and the government gave its consent. — Ukrinform.
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