100,000 Troops Needed for Peace in Ukraine, Says Expert
Peace in Ukraine: Expert Says 100,000 Troops Needed for Effective Mission
military experts are weighing in on the potential for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, with some suggesting a massive deployment of troops would be necessary to ensure stability.
Austrian Army Colonel Markus Reisners, a military expert, believes a successful peacekeeping force in Ukraine would require a minimum of 100,000 to 150,000 troops.
“This large initial deployment is crucial for complex logistical operations, such as meticulous mine clearance along the front lines,” Reisners explained in a recent interview.
He warns that a smaller peacekeeping force would increase the risk of ceasefire violations.
The idea of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine has been floated by international organizations, spurred by the recent proposal from newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump.Though, reisners believes european nations alone wouldn’t be able to provide the necessary manpower for a demilitarized zone in Ukraine.
“Major European powers, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, would likely be able to contribute only 25,000 to 50,000 troops in the initial operation,” Reisners stated. He added that other European countries could also participate.Reisners speculates that Russian President Vladimir Putin might favor a peacekeeping force with a larger contingent from what he termed “the global south,” including countries like India, Bangladesh, and those in Africa.
NATO Troops. Photo: Evija Trifanova/LETA
100,000 Troops Needed for Effective Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine, Says Expert
NewsDirectroy3.com – As discussions intensify around the possibility of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, military experts are weighing in on the necessary scale of such an operation. Colonel Markus Reisners, a military expert from the Austrian Army, believes that a successful peacekeeping force would require a significant deployment of troops, numbering between 100,000 and 150,000.
Reisners argues that this sizable initial contingent is crucial for complex logistical operations, including the painstaking task of clearing landmines along the front lines. He cautions that a smaller peacekeeping force would substantially increase the risk of ceasefire violations.
While the idea of a peacekeeping mission has garnered support from international organizations, including a recent proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, reisners believes that European nations alone would be unable to provide the required manpower. He estimates that major European powers like Germany,France,the united Kingdom,and Italy would likely contribute only 25,000 to 50,000 troops in the initial phase.
Reisners further suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin might favor a peacekeeping force with a larger presence from what he terms “the global south,” encompassing countries like India, Bangladesh, and various African nations.