Germany Could Support Ukraine Ceasefire With Troop Deployment, Says FM Baerbock

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has suggested the possibility of deploying Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine to support a ceasefire after the end of the war, according to FAZ on January 22.

Baerbock stated that, if peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine take place, Europe must take responsibility for its own security. She emphasized that achieving a lasting and just peace requires more than temporary solutions.

“I am working with key European partners and Ukraine to explore various elements of sustainable peacekeeping,” Baerbock said.

When asked whether Germany should send troops to ensure a ceasefire in Ukraine, she noted, “A peacekeeping mission could be one component of this process, which will require the involvement not only of Europeans but also of others.”

Baerbock stressed that broader international participation would make a peacekeeping mission more stable, including contributions from countries outside Europe.

“In this context, cooperation with countries beyond Europe, including those with which Putin seeks to maintain good relations, will be essential. Our engagement on other continents, whether in development or security policy, is equally important,” Baerbock concluded.

Earlier, it was reported that German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expects the Bundestag to approve 3 billion euros in aid to Ukraine before the early elections scheduled for February 23.