The U.N. peacekeeping chief said on May 29 a record number of about 118,000 peacekeepers are currently deployed in 16 missions around the world, and he's hoping that countries withdrawing their forces from Afghanistan will strengthen U.N. forces with their high-tech assets.
Associated Press: UN has record number of about 118,000 peacekeepers
The Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian battalion will be able to participate in international peacekeeping operations under the mandate approved by the UN Security Council.
