Kremlin Rejects European Troops in Ukraine Plan
The Kremlin has expressed strong opposition to any plan that involves sending European troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, citing concerns about NATO's involvement and the implications for Russia's security. The proposal, reportedly backed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump, aims to send fewer than 30,000 European servicemen to Ukraine in exchange for American protection. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the plan as "unacceptable" due to its potential ramifications for Russia's own security.
- This development highlights the ongoing tensions between NATO and Russia over Ukraine, with Moscow viewing any foreign military presence on Ukrainian soil as a direct threat to its sovereignty.
- Can the West find a way to balance its desire for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine with Russia's deep-seated concerns about NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe?