Portugal is ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of the stabilisation mission, announced after the Thursday summit in Brussels. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro stressed that his country is guided by the rule of solidarity.
Declaration of readiness to send troops to Ukraine announced Thursday night on Friday Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro Following the extraordinary summit of EU leaders in Brussels.
Montenegro in a conversation with the native media clarified that Lisbon He will not hesitate to mark Ukraine with his soldiers, “if necessary”.
War in Ukraine. Portugal declares to send troops
Luis Montenegro explained that Portugal following the rule of solidarity will stand alongside its allies with European Unionto give Kiev safety guarantees after the end of the war with Russia.
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– In the situation of sending European troops to Ukraine by the countries, our soldiers will besides be there," said Luis Montenegro.
The Portuguese Prime Minister stressed that his country would not stay passive to guarantee lasting peace in Ukraine. However, he added that decisions on the possible Portuguese participation in the European military contingent would be "taken in stages"
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