Babiš Reveals UK, France Signed Ukraine Troop Protocol, Most Nations Refused Troops

Limited Support for Ukraine Troop Deployment

• 💡 Andrej Babiš attended a high-level meeting where a protocol was proposed regarding arrangements in Ukraine after a ceasefire.
• 🎯 Only France (Macron) and the UK (Starmer) were willing to send soldiers to Ukraine and signed the protocol.
• ⚠️ Most other states refused to send troops, citing the need for parliamentary approval and general opposition to "boots on the ground."

Skepticism on Peace & US Role

• 💬 The protocol outlined post-ceasefire ideas but lacked timelines or prospects for a ceasefire.
• 🔑 Babiš emphasized that any post-ceasefire scheme "simply won't work" without President Trump.
• 🔍 One prime minister questioned why Europe isn't negotiating directly with Putin, given the involvement of multiple parties.

Slovakia's Firm Stance on Ukraine Conflict

• 🚫 Slovakia will never send soldiers to Ukraine, viewing foreign troops as legitimate targets and a provocation to Russia.
• ⚔️ The country also will not donate weapons to Ukraine, as previous donations practically exhausted its military arsenal.
• ✅ Slovakia's only willingness to participate is in a ceasefire monitoring or peace agreement mission, leveraging its linguistic proximity.

Critique of Conflict Prolongation

• 🛑 Babiš believes honest peace negotiations are being sabotaged, with no sincere interest in a quick resolution.
• 📈 He argues that the strategy of prolonging the war with financial and political support to weaken Russia is mistaken and will lead to massive human losses.
• 💡 Ukraine's non-membership in NATO is seen as a fundamental prerequisite for any peaceful settlement, a decision Babiš attributes to the Americans.

Regional Cooperation and Energy Security

• 🤝 Slovakia will assume the presidency of the Visegrad Group after July 1, 2026, aiming to restore its influence in Brussels.
• ⛽ The Czech Republic will become a crucial gas transit territory for Slovakia after 2028, following the EU's decision to halt Russian gas flows.