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Over 40,000 Ukrainian military took part in UN peacekeeping operations over 30 years

At the moment, 246 Ukrainian forces are part of the stabilization effort in DR Congo.

18:25, 29.05.2021

Israel, Hamas agree on ceasefire

The truce is scheduled to begin at 02:00 a.m. local time on Friday, May 21.

22:59, 20.05.2021

Pope Francis expresses concern over escalation in Donbas, appeals for peace

The Pope described the situation as a "sad" one.

19:59, 18.04.2021

UN chief expresses condolences over death of Ukrainian peacekeeper in Congo

Guterres assured Ukraine that the United Nations, in cooperation with the governments of host countries, is determined to further strengthen efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the peacekeeping missions and to prevent its spread.

09:00, 09.12.2020

Ukrainian peacekeeper dies in Congo

This is the second fatal incident among the Ukrainian military in Congo in recent weeks.

16:55, 07.12.2020

Russian troops move Grad multiple rocket launchers towards Nagorno-Karabakh – media

Moreover, a Russian tank was spotted in the area.

12:20, 17.11.2020

Russia sends 10 planes with "peacekeepers" to Karabakh

The core of the Russian contingent in Karabakh will consist of the 15th separate motorized rifle brigade.

11:30, 10.11.2020

Issue of peacekeepers in Donbas still on the agenda – Reznikov

11:20, 21.09.2020

Ukrainian UN peacekeepers arriving in Donbas to monitor ceasefire

Ukrainian soldiers will be able to use the right to self-defense, as guaranteed by Article 51 of the UN Charter.

19:07, 26.07.2020

Ukraine to look into possibility of deploying OSCE peacekeepers to Donbas – minister

He says introducing an OSCE peacekeeping mission could be an unprecedented case.

23:59, 06.07.2020

Ukraine to strengthen contribution to int'l security – Zelensky

Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian peacekeepers and veterans of peacekeeping operations on International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

14:20, 29.05.2020

Ukraine's envoy to UN considers deployment of peacekeepers in Donbas almost unrealistic

UN peacekeepers enter the territories after the conflicting parties reach some kind of peace agreement and there has been a sustainable ceasefire, Kyslytsya recalls.

13:20, 13.04.2020

Ukraine to ask UN to deploy peacekeepers throughout occupied Donbas

The foreign minister will be speaking at the UNGA meeting.

10:00, 18.02.2020

Foreign minister elaborates on when Ukraine should start seeking alternative to Minsk deal

He warned against the transformation of the war into a frozen conflict.

21:40, 07.01.2020

Ukraine may revisit idea of peacekeepers in Donbas, foreign minister says

The Ukrainian side will consider introduction of an international peacekeeping force if Minsk talks prove ineffective.

16:20, 14.12.2019

FM Prystaiko sees deployment of peacekeepers to Donbas as alternative to Minsk agreements

The minister says several options are foreseen if the Minsk deal fails.

12:24, 18.11.2019

Ukrainian Mi-24 crews deliver airstrike on ADF militants in Congo on MONUSCO Command's order

After the attack, the militants ceased fire and retreated deep into the jungle.

11:00, 13.11.2019

France ready to deploy peacekeepers in Donbas if required – envoy

However, the ambassador believes the introduction of a peacekeeping force does not always lead to resolving the armed conflict in the region.

12:20, 12.11.2019

OSCE's Sajdik says UN peacekeeping mission in Donbas unrealistic at the moment (Video)

The deployment of UN peacekeepers is possible upon the two parties' agreement.

15:57, 27.10.2019

Kremlin: Deployment of peacekeepers in Donbas should be agreed with "LPR/DPR"

Thus, Moscow once again refutes own involvement in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.

15:20, 26.09.2019

Lukashenko says Belarus ready to deploy peacekeepers in Donbas

That's if all sides agree to the move.

14:20, 26.09.2019

Zelensky cautious about peacekeepers in Donbas

The president does not want to have an Abkhazian or Transnistrian scenarios repeat in Donbas.

14:40, 13.09.2019

Ukrainian peacekeepers almost indispensable for UN, NATO, other int'l organizations – Groysman

The prime minister congratulated Ukrainian peacekeepers on their professional holiday.

12:05, 15.07.2019

Poll reveals attitude of Ukrainians toward joining EU, NATO, direct talks with militants, peacekeepers in Donbas

The survey was conducted on June 13-20, 2019, in all regions of Ukraine but the illegally annexed Crimea and the occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

16:40, 03.07.2019

Terrorists under peacekeepers' guise: ex-security official comments on Putin's "passport" plan for Donbas

The ex-deputy NSDC secretary believes that by easing naturalization of Donbas residents, Russia pursues the aggressive policy of "creeping annexation."

10:40, 14.05.2019

Expert explains when Ukrainian sovereignty in Donbas may be restored

Romanenko says it is necessary to conduct an all-for-all swap and hold further talks on Donbas' future.

11:06, 06.05.2019

Russia sanctions to be boosted if Kremlin rejects option of int'l peacekeepers in Donbas – Ukraine official

If Russia agrees to the peacekeeping mission, it will have three months to withdraw its forces from Ukraine, according to Hrymchak.

09:00, 18.04.2019

Kyiv warns Donbas residents against accepting possible offers of Russian citizenship

There will be consequences, the official says.

09:40, 17.04.2019

UN peacekeeping mission in Donbas could cost up to $1.5 bln – Ukrainian Army General

Donbas would require a 5,000 to 20,000-strong force.

18:40, 30.01.2019

Volker, Yelchenko discuss situation in occupied Donbas, Crimea

Special attention has been also paid to the release of Ukrainian hostages kept by Russia.

10:16, 29.01.2019

Ukraine comes up with idea of UN-OSCE peacekeeping mission in Donbas

Ukraine's foreign minister took part in the 25th OSCE Ministerial Council in Milan on December 6, 2018.

02:35, 07.12.2018

Klimkin stresses need for UN reform

The foreign minister supported the position of German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the UNSC's inability to make important decisions is not a reason to give up on the UN.

10:00, 12.11.2018

Poroshenko: Negotiating Donbas peace with Russia useless

Poroshenko met with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris on November 11.

20:56, 11.11.2018

Merkel: UN peacekeeping mission should be created to achieve peace in Donbas

The draft of a respective resolution is ready.

17:58, 01.11.2018

Kurt Volker: Russia has a 100% command and control of the forces... it has control of the so-called people’s republics. So, this is a 100% Russian-led operation

Special Representative of the U.S. Department of State for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker in an exclusive interview with UNIAN explained why Ukraine needed to retain the special status of Donbas, told about the progress in negotiations with Russia on the deployment of a UN peacekeeping mission, and revealed why he had met with Ukraine's opposition leaders during his latest September visit.

09:00, 05.10.2018

Interview

Klimkin: Resolution on UN peacekeepers in occupied Donbas drafted long time ago

Ukraine's foreign minister says an international administration and police should also be deployed with the UN peacekeeping mission.

13:57, 27.09.2018

Poroshenko at UNGA: Peacekeepers in Russian-occupied Donbas may end sufferings of Ukrainians

Ukraine's request to deploy the UN peacekeepers in Russian-occupied Donbas has not been addressed yet.

09:55, 26.09.2018

Volker names countries ready to send peacekeepers to Donbas

The UN peacekeeping mission could include soldiers from Sweden, Finland, Austria, Belarus, Serbia and Turkey.

20:45, 24.09.2018

Poroshenko at UNGA to demand peacekeepers' deployment in Donbas - Yelchenko

The diplomat added that the president would address the General Assembly on September 26, immediately after lunch break.

20:30, 28.08.2018

Journalist explains why Russia not to leave Donbas

Donbas has turned into scorched territory over four years, the journalist said.

16:06, 27.08.2018

Peacekeepers may be deployed in Donbas as early as 2019 – Interior Ministry

The Ukrainian official noted Minsk agreements had helped stabilize the situation at the front, while failing to address the main issue of resolving the conflict.

13:40, 10.08.2018

Political Directors of Normandy Four foreign ministries to discuss UN peacekeepers in Donbas

Berlin will host the meeting today, July 26.

14:20, 26.07.2018

Poroshenko: Russia finally recognized "aggressor" in NATO documents

Poroshenko said the peacekeepers need to bring peace and stop killings in the east of Ukraine.

15:00, 13.07.2018

Chiygoz: Putin afraid of peacekeepers in Donbas because of Crimean issue

The Normandy format should determine the overall pressure on Putin, Chiygoz said.

14:20, 04.07.2018

Donbas warlord Zakharchenko threatens to shoot UN peacekeepers if mission deployed Ukraine's way

Zakharchenko noted that militants supported Russia's proposal to introduce "blue helmets" only on the line of contact with the aim of protecting OSCE mission.

23:50, 29.06.2018

MFA Ukraine: No concept, no consensus on peacekeepers within Normandy Four

The deputy foreign minister believes that without a concept in place, no compromise can be reached on the issue.

09:00, 14.06.2018

Russia intervention results in deep humanitarian crisis in Ukraine's east - Volker

Volker reiterated the U.S. support for a "UN-mandated peacekeeping force to facilitate implementation of Minsk agreements."

22:30, 12.06.2018

"No Ukraine there today": Klimkin speaks on path to restore peace in Donbas

According to the minister, "real security under the OSCE and peacekeepers' control, liberation of our men, and real elections organized by Ukraine and the international community is the way to peace."

11:55, 11.06.2018

Poroshenko discusses with German FM introduction of UN peacekeepers in Donbas

Germany's top diplomat arrived for his first visit to Ukraine.

09:00, 01.06.2018

Klimkin urges UN to strengthen int'l pressure on Russia, introduce peacekeepers to Donbas

According to the minister, the situation for Moscow is getting worse over the latest results of the probe into an MH17 crash.

10:20, 30.05.2018