China Considers Participation in Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Brussels’ Expectations and Concerns
According to sources within European diplomatic circles and information published by the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, China is expressing willingness to participate in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine under certain conditions.
Diplomatic officials confirm that Beijing is prepared to deploy its peacekeepers only if mandated by the United Nations, which remains a key prerequisite for involvement.
This stance has sparked mixed reactions across European nations.
On one hand, support from countries of the Global South could positively influence the international consensus towards establishing a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine.
On the other hand, concerns persist that China might use such involvement for espionage purposes or adopt a pro-Russian stance in case of escalation, instead of remaining neutral.
EU officials emphasize that many member states are hesitant to endorse a UN mandate for peacekeepers due to internal political factors and security fears.
Additionally, media reports indicate that during a meeting on August 15 between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.
President Donald Trump, security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed, with China identified as one of the countries potentially able to provide such guarantees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, however, expressed skepticism about China playing a role in security assurances.
Meanwhile, Brussels is actively discussing plans to deploy British and French troops to Ukraine as part of a prospective peace agreement, with around ten countries already expressing willingness to contribute troops.