Switzerland Considers Sending 200 Peacekeepers to Ukraine

Switzerland has indicated that it could contribute up to 200 troops for a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, should an official request be made and approved by the Swiss government.

According to Reuters, the Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces, Thomas Süssli, stated in an interview with SonntagsBlick that discussions on deploying peacekeepers remain hypothetical, as there has been no request from the United Nations and the situation between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain.

“There is no peace yet, and no official request has been made,” Süssli said, adding that any decision would require approval from both the government and parliament. He noted that if Switzerland were to participate, the deployment could last between nine to twelve months.

Switzerland, known for its neutrality, has contributed to several peacekeeping missions globally, with its largest involvement being in Kosovo, where Swiss troops support NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR).

Earlier, the Dutch House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached, according to NOS. While Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed openness to discussions, the decision remains with the government. The Washington Post previously reported that European allies were considering sending 25,000 to 30,000 troops to Ukraine post-ceasefire to deter further Russian aggression.