Turkey has said it was ready to participate in a “reassurance force” to be deployed in Ukraine after any eventual peace deal with Russia. The Defence Ministry said that the Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to contribute to any initiative aimed at ensuring security and stability in the region:
First and foremost, a ceasefire must be established between Russia and Ukraine. Then, a mission framework, with a clear definition of objectives, as well as the contribution of each country, must be determined.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a new joint task force intended to map out the multinational “reassurance force” that will be offered as a “second line of defence” after a ceasefire.
It will be “led by France and Great Britain, with close involvement from Turkey, which plays a key role in maritime affairs, and for the first time with the participation of the United States of America,” he added.
