Croatian President Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine
Zoran Milanović asserts that Croatian soldiers will not participate in military missions in Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
Croatian President Zoran Milanović has reiterated his firm stance against sending Croatian troops to Ukraine, declaring, "CROATIAN SOLDIERS WILL NOT GO TO UKRAINE IN ANY ARRANGEMENT, THIS IS COMPLETELY EXCLUDED," in a recent Facebook post.
Milanović expressed belief that some key ministers within Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government share his viewpoint on this issue.
He articulated concerns about the implications of involving Croatia in military missions that lack foundational elements, such as a peace agreement and consensus from all parties involved, particularly Russia.
Milanović emphasized Croatia's decision, indicating that there will be no participation in military missions, justifying this by stating that the circumstances required for such a mission do not currently exist.
He conveyed that while Ukraine may receive material and humanitarian assistance from Croatia, direct military engagement is not under consideration.
"I am responsible for Croatian defense, national security, and territorial integrity, as stipulated in the Constitution," he stated.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who also leads the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), is attending a summit in Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The meeting involves representatives from approximately 30 nations aimed at discussing potential security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace settlement with Russia.
This summit marks the third gathering of the so-called 'coalition of the willing,' a group of countries ready to provide security guarantees when peace is established.
Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić has also indicated that Croatia will not rush into joining this coalition and maintains that the deployment of troops is not a current consideration.
Decisions regarding military involvement would ultimately rest with the Prime Minister, the President, and the Croatian Parliament (Sabor).
In recent exchanges, Plenković has accused Milanović of undermining Croatia's credibility within the EU and NATO by taking positions aligned with Russian interests, though of late he has moderated this rhetoric.
Milanović expressed belief that some key ministers within Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government share his viewpoint on this issue.
He articulated concerns about the implications of involving Croatia in military missions that lack foundational elements, such as a peace agreement and consensus from all parties involved, particularly Russia.
Milanović emphasized Croatia's decision, indicating that there will be no participation in military missions, justifying this by stating that the circumstances required for such a mission do not currently exist.
He conveyed that while Ukraine may receive material and humanitarian assistance from Croatia, direct military engagement is not under consideration.
"I am responsible for Croatian defense, national security, and territorial integrity, as stipulated in the Constitution," he stated.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who also leads the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), is attending a summit in Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The meeting involves representatives from approximately 30 nations aimed at discussing potential security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace settlement with Russia.
This summit marks the third gathering of the so-called 'coalition of the willing,' a group of countries ready to provide security guarantees when peace is established.
Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić has also indicated that Croatia will not rush into joining this coalition and maintains that the deployment of troops is not a current consideration.
Decisions regarding military involvement would ultimately rest with the Prime Minister, the President, and the Croatian Parliament (Sabor).
In recent exchanges, Plenković has accused Milanović of undermining Croatia's credibility within the EU and NATO by taking positions aligned with Russian interests, though of late he has moderated this rhetoric.
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