What format for deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine might Russia agree to? Insights from a political analyst.

Russia is unlikely to agree if a potential peacekeeping mission to be sent to Ukraine is formed by Western countries. One option could be UN peacekeepers.

This was stated in a comment by Vladimir Fesenko, head of the Center for Applied Political Studies "Penta," to RBK-Ukraine.

Fesenko emphasized that the deployment of a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is only possible if agreements are reached regarding a ceasefire with Russia.

"I have serious doubts that Russia will agree to have these functions performed by Ukraine's allies. In theory, it may agree to a neutral option. For example, UN 'blue helmets' or a technical mission to monitor the ceasefire, similar to the involvement of the OSCE following the Minsk agreements," the political scientist believes.

At the same time, he thinks that if Ukraine is denied an invitation to NATO, it will need security guarantees. Such guarantees could involve the deployment of troops from countries that agree to take this step along the front line.

Fesenko clarified that Russia may oppose such actions, but if it wants Ukraine to remain outside NATO, then security guarantees are necessary in return.

Peacekeepers in Ukraine

Recall that earlier Polish media reported that during his visit to Warsaw today, French President Emmanuel Macron wanted to discuss the deployment of a peacekeeping mission with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

This possibility is considered if agreements are reached between Ukraine and Russia regarding a ceasefire.

However, Tusk himself noted that Poland currently has no plans to deploy its military in Ukraine.

For more details on the rumors about peacekeepers in Ukraine, see the article from RBK-Ukraine.