Ukraine needs to fight ready -made European soldiers / day

« We don’t need a simple presence to demonstrate that Europe is involved, » Zhovkva added. « We don’t need peacekeepers, blue helmets, naked (soldiers) or something like that. »

At the same time, however, he stressed that Kijiva did not need European soldiers to fight Russia.

As the Ukrainian authorities understand, there will be no foreign troops on the so -called contact line and Kijiva will have to « first and foremost » rely on her army, Zhovkva admitted.

However, he has suggested that Kijiva was expecting a strong European military presence in Ukraine and soldiers ready for various scenarios, including rocket and aircraft attacks.

« If European countries are seriously wanting to contribute, they must be really serious, » the Ukrainian official said.

He refused to discover how many European soldiers needed Ukraine and where they could be placed. Zhovkva only admitted that 5,000 or 10,000 soldiers would not be enough.

At the same time, he stressed that the number was not as important as their preparedness and supply, as well as the understanding that « Ukraine is an inevitable part of European security ».

« Every soldier must be ready to engage in real combat, » Zhovkva added.

He admitted that European soldiers could take the border guard with Belarus, releasing the Ukrainian unit in the most dangerous regions.

« We do not need an international presence somewhere in Liva, » the Ukrainian official added.

On Thursday, Paris is expected to have a so -called good will coalition summit, with more than 20 countries, including Britain, Canada, Norway and Turkey.

But as early as Wednesday evening, French President Emmanuel Macrone will host Zelenski in Elisey Castle.