Belgium is ready to send a peacekeeping contingent, and Luxembourg will help in space

Belgium declared its readiness to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after a ceasefire, while Luxembourg offered assistance with space technologies. This was announced by the foreign ministers of the countries during a meeting of representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg in Odessa.

Benelux countries confirmed They expressed support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and announced new forms of assistance.

In particular, Belgium has stated its readiness to send a peacekeeping contingent after a peace agreement is reached.

"When a ceasefire decision is made, we are ready to participate in peacekeeping forces with the appropriate international mandate," – stated / declared / said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.

In turn, Xavier Bettel, the head of Luxembourg's diplomatic service, reported / announced / notified / informed / said, saying that his country would not send troops to Ukraine, but could help "in space".

"Luxembourg supports not 'boots on the ground', but 'boots in space'. Because if there is military activity of a European or international coalition, they will need telecommunications. And we are ready to provide satellite communication," said Bettel.

He added that the country could send communication specialists if needed.

• In April, the spokesperson for the Luxembourg Ministry of Defense, Michael Schuster, stated:LIGA.net that European security and defense start with UkraineEuropean and other partners must continue to support Ukraine so that it can negotiate from a position of strength.