Prague, Czech Republic – President Petr Pavel has said the Czech Republic should be ready to participate in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if such forces are deployed, citing the country’s active role in supporting Kyiv since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
In an interview with the Czech News Agency (CTK), reported by Radio Prague International, Pavel emphasized that Prague’s participation in peacekeeping efforts would be “appropriate,” given its consistent backing of Ukraine and involvement in international discussions on peace.
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“The Czech Republic could and should take part in the implementation of such a plan,” he said, while noting that the scope of involvement would depend on the specific conditions of any eventual agreement.
The president also touched on one of the most sensitive aspects of potential negotiations: territorial concessions. Pavel argued that while such compromises might violate international law, they could be necessary to reach a settlement.
“Concessions reflect the reality on the battlefield,” he said. “If the war is not to drag on for years with rising casualties and destruction, a temporary loss of territory is the lesser evil.”
Pavel’s remarks underline both the Czech Republic’s commitment to Ukraine and the difficult trade-offs facing peace efforts, as Kyiv and its allies debate how to balance principles of sovereignty with the urgent need to end the conflict.
Earlier, Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said that no concrete plans are currently being considered at the government level. She explained that if Czech troops are eventually deployed as part of a peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire, it would follow the model used in the former Yugoslavia conflict, meaning Czech forces would not be stationed directly on the front line.
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