as Greece/ Niinisto said the operation would need approval from both Russia and Ukraine,〜 “〜number of troops, it’s too early to say anything ... but Finland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Ireland cannot put up all the troops needed for this kind of operation. We need more countries”.
2/27A report commissioned by Rasmussen, proposed earlier this month that the UN consider a force of about 20,000 soldiers from non-NATO countries.The report listed non-NATO EU countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria taking key roles, along with NATO-countries perceived as friendly byRussia,such(
2/19 "If it seems that it [Ukraine crisis] can be resolved, then yes, Finland must be mentally and physically involved as long as we have enough resources." President Niinisto told the Finnish media/ However, Niinisto stated that the plan for peacekeeping operations is well in its early stage,