EU explores sending military and civilian missions to Ukraine to guarantee security
The bloc is studying the use of its security and defense policy in shielding the invaded country after a potential future peace agreement with Russia
The European Union does not want to be sidelined in the debate on the future protection of Ukraine. The bloc is even considering becoming involved militarily and with civil missions to deter a future attack from Russia, after a potential peace agreement is reached. The EU, according to the draft conclusions of the Special European Council convened Thursday and to which EL PAÍS has had access, is exploring resorting to the instruments of the common security and defense policy, which includes patrol operations, missions to strengthen national security, and the deployment of military forces under a European flag, such as those already involved in the Atalanta anti-piracy mission in the Red Sea or supporting the Mozambican army.
