As Europe considers sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, the track record of peacekeeping missions raises skepticism about their efficacy. Historically, peacekeepers have struggled to prevent wars and have often faced threats themselves. Their role typically leans more toward monitoring and documentation rather than active intervention, sometimes leading to accusations of bias. A European-led mission may be viewed by Russia as a provocative gesture, further complicating the scenario in Ukraine. Ultimately, the potential for peacekeepers to either monitor conflicts or defend attacked parties carries inherent risks, especially tensions with Russia.
Peacekeeping forces tend to have more symbolic power than firepower, often failing to prevent wars while sometimes becoming targets themselves.
A European peacekeeping mission may be perceived by Russia as a permanent Western expeditionary force, complicating Ukraine's situation.
The history of peacekeeping missions indicates that peacekeepers have frequently failed in their roles, particularly in conflict zones like Lebanon and Nagorno-Karabakh.
The proposed peacekeeping force in Ukraine raises significant concerns regarding biases, conflicts of interest and the effectiveness of international oversight.
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