Croatia rejects plans for military involvement in Ukraine

In a significant development, Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić has announced that Croatia does not plan to send troops to Ukraine. This decision comes after a series of meetings and discussions regarding the security situation in Ukraine.

At a recent meeting in Paris, 35 world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, discussed potential security guarantees for Ukraine. Macron confirmed that 35 leaders are ready to provide such guarantees. However, Anušić clarified that Croatia is not participating in this, stating that recent events have led to decisions about sending soldiers by certain NATO member states and the Coalition of the Willing, but Croatia is not partaking in this.

The Coalition of the Willing is a group of countries providing military support to Ukraine. As of now, ten NATO and EU countries, including France and the United Kingdom, have agreed to send troops to Ukraine to help monitor a potential peace process. Germany, France, and Denmark have also contributed specific military assets such as fighter jets and naval vessels for regional defense operations supporting Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Poland will play a logistical role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Montenegro's Defense Minister, Sajovic, has announced that Montenegro will send its soldiers to Ukraine as part of a potential UN mission, should it receive approval from the Security Council. Notably, Russia and China hold veto rights in the Security Council.

Anušić also emphasised that Croatia will continue to help Ukraine with political support, equipment, weapons, financial aid, and other necessary aid, despite not sending troops. This support aligns with the decisions of several other countries, including Poland, that are providing logistical or non-military assistance to Ukraine.

Russia has not yet commented on Montenegro's decision to potentially send troops to Ukraine. The unfolding situation continues to be a topic of global interest and discussion, with many countries seeking to support Ukraine while navigating the complexities of international diplomacy.