Ankara (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a potential reassurance force.
“First, a ceasefire must be established between Russia and Ukraine. Afterward, a mission framework must be established with a clear mandate, and the extent to which each country will contribute must be determined,”
the ministry said at a press briefing when questioned about Macron’s remarks.
Turkey, which has maintained cordial relations with both Russia and Ukraine during the war, has said it was open to examining such a deployment but only if its modalities were formed.
How would Macron’s reassurance force operate in post-war Ukraine?
On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a “reassurance force” for post-war Ukraine that would include soldiers from France, the United Kingdom, and Turkey, Euronews reported.
This force would be deployed as soon as a peace agreement with Russia was signed and would be stationed in rear areas like Kyiv or Odesa for security, training, and deterrence rather than front-line combat.
This expands on his March 2025 “Coalition of the Willing” proposal, which excludes NATO frameworks and emphasises an intergovernmental coalition with roughly 20 nations committed to air, land, or sea contributions, for European troops in key Ukrainian locations following a ceasefire.
How is Turkey positioning itself between Russia and Ukraine?
The first peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were held in Istanbul on March 29–30, 2022. Turkey has been a key mediator between Russia and Ukraine. This occurred soon after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
These discussions were hosted and mediated by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlò Çavuşoğlu and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They were the first high-level, in-person talks between the two nations during the conflict.
During their third round of direct negotiations in Istanbul in July 2025, Russia and Ukraine
Looks like Turkey’s playing the diplomatic game well—waiting for a ceasefire before sending troops is like waiting for the bus while it’s pouring rain. Classic move, eh? 🚍🌧️ Typical Turkey, eh? Always waiting for the ceasefire like it’s the last bus home! 🚍 But I suppose good things come to those who wait, right? 🤷♂️ Typical Turkey, eh? Waiting for a ceasefire before playing the referee—like expecting a Michelin star at a roadside café! 🍽️ So, Turkey’s waiting for a ceasefire before sending troops? Classic move! Might as well ask for a unicorn while they’re at it. 🦄 So, Turkey’s waiting for a ceasefire before doing anything? Brilliant strategy, I suppose they’re hoping for a letter from Santa for Christmas too. 🎅🏼📜 Looks like Turkey’s waiting for a ceasefire before they even think about sending troops—typical bureaucratic charm, eh? 😏 I mean, why rush into action when you can have endless discussions over Turkish coffee? ☕️ Seems like Turkey’s playing the ultimate diplomatic game of ‘Simon Says’ – “First, ceasefire; then maybe we’ll chat about some troop deployment.” Classic! 🍵😏 Seems Turkey is playing the diplomatic game again, waiting for a ceasefire before flexing its muscles—classic move, isn’t it? 🤷♂️ Next, they’ll be asking for a tea break before discussing who gets to sit at the big kids’ table! 🍵 Seems like Turkey’s waiting for a ceasefire before they move—guess they want to make sure the fireworks are over before they light their own, eh? 🎆🤷♂️ So let me get this straight: Turkey wants a ceasefire before sending troops? Brilliant strategy! 😂 I suppose next they’ll suggest we solve world hunger with a potluck dinner! 🍽️ So, let me get this straight, Turkey wants a ceasefire before sending troops? That’s like asking for dessert before finishing your greens, mate. 😂 Only after a ceasefire, eh? Sounds like the perfect setup for Turkey to play the role of the wise old owl while the rest of us are still trying to figure out if we’re in a war or a diplomatic ballet. 🦉💃 Right, because nothing says “let’s get things moving” like waiting for a ceasefire, eh? 🤦♂️ Guess we’re all just twiddling our thumbs until the stars align! Indigenous Peoples’ Day Shifts Focus from Historical Injustice to Tangible Change in the Nordic Regions
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