Media: Türkiye open to contribute troops to future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

Türkiye, which has NATO’s second-largest army after the US, is reportedly willing to contribute troops to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly addressed the issue in separate meetings earlier this month with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Ankara, Caliber.Az reports  per foreign media.

US President Donald Trump has expressed support for European allies participating in a peacekeeping force and offering security guarantees to Ukraine amid initial contacts being established with the Russian side to end the war, but was quick to clearly rule out the direct involvement of US troops.

Türkiye’s potential role in monitoring a ceasefire is particularly significant, the publication notes,  as it could help ease the burden on European allies like the UK and France, which are preparing plans for a European-led force in Ukraine. However, Türkiye has made it clear that it would only take part in such a mission if fully included in all consultations and planning, the sources added.

Both France and the UK have expressed willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of broader security guarantees to ensure the durability of any peace deal—provided the US offers backing and support for the initiative.

By Nazrin Sadigova