more-inUrging India to take up greater global security role, Ukraine has asked for Indian peacekeepers to help contain the conflict with Russia in the eastern part of the country. “The Indian peacekeepers have proved their role, resilience, tenacity and commitment to peace and therefore why not have them in Donbas in Eastern Ukraine as it could be one of the options in the future,” said Mr. Klimkin. He briefed Ms. Swaraj on the situation in eastern Ukraine, which has left a part of its eastern province, Donbas, in the hands of the rebels that Kyiv claims are backed by Moscow. Preliminary talksMr. Klimkin said discussion on India’s participation in the peacekeeping mission was at a preliminary level and further consultations were needed to fine-tune the composition of the mission. Differing viewsHowever, an issue with this peacekeeping mission is the location for the troops.

Source: The Hindu October 07, 2017 17:21 UTC