In Ukraine, talk of a possible peace plan has highlighted concerns that any pause in fighting could give Russia time to rebuild its army, and potentially launch another invasion. To counter this, Kyiv’s supporters have put forward several proposals: European peacekeepers patrolling the frontlines, NATO security guarantees, and promises of more weapons.
But what would it take to convince Ukrainians that Russia’s expansionary ambitions have really ended, and not just been put on hold? DW’s Nick Connolly takes a dive into Ukraine’s Soviet past to understand their hopes for the future.
Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Ukraine discusses possible peace plan
0:35 Nick Connolly, DW Correspondent on Ukraine relinquishing nuclear stockpile
6:00 Teri Schultz, DW Correspondent in Brussels on European leaders discussing peacekeeping force
9:46 Sonia Phalnikar, DW Correspondent in Kyiv on whether Ukraine wants a peacekeeping force
13:15 Frank Ledwidge, Military analyst and Senior Lecturer in War Studies at Portsmouth University on possible logistics of a peacekeeping force
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