President: No Croatian troops will be sent to Ukraine
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Croatian president on a visit to Montenegro (Photo: Office of the President of Croatia / Tomislav Bušljeta)
27 March 2025 – Croatian president Zoran Milanović has firmly ruled out the possibility of Croatian troops being sent to Ukraine, stating that such an idea is “completely excluded.”
Speaking during his official visit to Montenegro, Milanović emphasised that his stance was clear during his campaign and remains unchanged.
“The Croatian military will not be involved in Ukraine in any form. I see that even some key ministers in Plenković’s government share this view. Croatia will not participate in any mission, as the necessary conditions are simply not met – there is no peace agreement, nor the consent of the other side, which in this case is Russia,” Milanović stated.
(Photo: Office of the President of Croatia / Tomislav Bušljeta)
Military Aid, Not Troops
While opposing the deployment of troops, Milanović acknowledged the government’s continued material and equipment support for Ukraine. “If the government believes Croatia should continue providing military aid, they are free to do so. However, my responsibility lies with Croatian defence, national security, and territorial integrity, as outlined in the Constitution,” he said.
He also questioned the transfer of Croatian military equipment to Ukraine, emphasising the value and effort invested in maintaining it over decades, particularly during difficult times when Croatia was under an arms embargo.
President: No Croatian troops will be sent to Ukraine
Strengthening Croatia-Montenegro Relations
During his visit to Podgorica, Milanović met with Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović and reaffirmed Croatia’s strong support for Montenegro’s EU membership aspirations. “It is in our interest that Montenegro joins the EU as soon as possible,” he stated, while also reflecting on the challenges facing the EU and NATO.
(Photo: FOTO: Ured predsjednika Republike Hrvatske / Tomislav Bušljeta)
“As NATO members, we must focus on the present and future, not just what happened 20 or 30 years ago. The world is changing rapidly, and we must adapt to ensure stability and progress,” Milanović said.
