Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering all possible options to support peace efforts in Ukraine, including the potential deployment of Canadian troops, The Guardian reported on March 2.
Trudeau emphasized that Canada has actively supported Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, notably by training Ukrainian soldiers in the United Kingdom.
Now, Canada is prepared to take even more steps, potentially including direct participation in peacekeeping operations once a peace agreement is reached.
“Canada has looked at the ways it can best help, and as I’ve said a few days ago, everything’s on the table… We’re not going to get ahead of the discussions on how to keep a peace that isn’t yet in place, but Canada will be there and is open to doing what is necessary,” Trudeau stated.
Meeting with King Charles III and NATO Discussions
On March 3, Trudeau is also set to meet with King Charles III in the United Kingdom to discuss key issues, which may include the situation in Ukraine.
NATO officials have long debated the idea of deploying troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping purposes. Some member nations have expressed both a willingness and capability to send military personnel if a peacekeeping mission is established.
Countries that have officially backed the idea of sending peacekeeping troops include: Switzerland, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
Previously, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France and the UK had proposed a one-month ceasefire involving a halt on air and sea operations, as well as a moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure.
The proposal, which does not extend to ground combat, was submitted to both Kyiv and Moscow, Le Figaro reported on March 2.
