Ljubljana/Zagreb – Slovenia is contemplating its involvement in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, contingent upon coordination by organizations such as the United Nations, as stated by Prime Minister Robert Golob’s cabinet regarding security guarantees for Ukraine post-conflict.
Following a meeting of the coalition of the willing in Paris, which Slovenian Prime Minister Golob attended via video link, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 nations have committed to providing security assurances for Ukraine after the war, although he did not disclose their identities. He noted that some countries are still deliberating their participation in peacekeeping forces.
“We are evaluating these issues and remain cautiously engaged,” said Slovenian Defense Minister Borut Sajovic during his visit to Zagreb when discussing Slovenia’s potential role.
He emphasized Slovenia’s intention to assist and participate, but strictly under a clear UN mandate or a unified agreement within the EU. “We aim to achieve a peace settlement as swiftly as possible,” he remarked.
The Prime Minister’s cabinet reiterated that Slovenia will not join any coalition aimed at deploying troops to conflict zones without a UN mandate or another international organization’s backing, especially before a ceasefire or a peace agreement is established.
Slovenia is currently involved in a European Union mission focused on training Ukrainian soldiers. It remains unclear if it endorses the initiative to extend the mission’s mandate to allow training in Ukraine following a ceasefire. (September 5)
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