Agency Report –
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday said debates over the participation of German troops in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine were premature, hours before his arrival in Paris for a key summit of European leaders.
At a campaign event in the central German city of Kassel, Scholz said that discussing post-war scenarios involving European troops was too hasty, given the conflict is still ongoing.
“The focus must be on a very strong Ukrainian army, even in times of peace,” said Scholz.
“This will be a major task for Europe, the USA and international allies. And the questions that need to be discussed on the security framework will be addressed when the time comes,” the chancellor added.
Ahead of the summit, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was willing to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine if necessary.
