Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged for international security guarantees as part of a potential ceasefire agreement with Russia, proposing the deployment of a peacekeeping force to ensure stability in the region.

China’s Role in Maintaining Ceasefire Agreements

Former Chinese Colonel Zhou Bo suggests that Chinese military forces could play a significant role in maintaining any future ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with non-NATO countries like India.

China’s Military Strength and Past Contributions to Peace Efforts

Zhou Bo highlights China’s military strength, referencing its past involvement in disarmament agreements with Ukraine in the 1990s and its potential to contribute to post-war peace initiatives.

China’s Three Key Roles in Ending the War

Zhou outlines three crucial roles for China: providing collective security guarantees for Ukraine, avoiding European military presence that could escalate tensions, and assisting in the reconstruction of Ukraine post-conflict.

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Zelensky’s Proposal for a 100,000-Soldier Peacekeeping Force

Zelensky has proposed the deployment of 100,000 soldiers as part of a peacekeeping force to secure Ukraine’s borders, following the rejection of Ukraine’s NATO membership by the United States.

The Global Role in Peacekeeping: India, China, and Other Countries

The United Nations typically sources peacekeeping forces from over 120 countries, with key contributions from nations like India and China, making their involvement essential in any peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine.