Russia: Deployment of Foreign Troops in Ukraine Is Open to Discussion
Russia's position on the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine is known and firm but open to discussion.
SUMMARY
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia's position on the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine is known and firm, but open to discussion. These statements come amid European and American negotiations to form a multinational force to support Ukraine and end the ongoing war since February 2022, which Russia conditions on Ukraine abandoning membership in Western military alliances.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Russia's position on deploying foreign troops in Ukraine is known and firm but open to discussion.
- European and American countries support forming a multinational force for Ukraine.
- U.S. peace plan to end the war includes concessions from Ukraine that sparked objections.
- Russia conditions ending the war on Ukraine abandoning NATO membership.
CORE SUBJECT
Russia's position on deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine
The spokesperson for the Russian presidency (the Kremlin), Dmitry Peskov, said that Russia's position on the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian territory is well known; however, this issue is open to discussion.
Peskov explained in a statement to journalists on Wednesday that Russia's stance on the deployment of any foreign troops in Ukraine is known and firm, and that Moscow has repeatedly opposed the idea of deploying troops.
Several European countries announced after two days of negotiations with Ukraine and the United States on Monday their support for forming a "multinational force for Ukraine" led by Europe.
Under a potential agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, this European force, supported by the United States, would take responsibility for supporting Ukrainian forces and ensuring the security of air and maritime domains.
On November 23, the White House announced a draft updated and revised peace plan following talks between the American and Ukrainian delegations to discuss the Trump plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, without revealing details of the updated plan.
Recently, the Associated Press agency published a 28-point plan that it said the U.S. administration prepared to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
According to media reports, Kyiv objected to several points in the plan, including those related to Ukraine relinquishing additional territories in the east and accepting not to join NATO permanently.
Since February 24, 2022, Russia has been conducting a military attack on its neighbor Ukraine and conditions its end on Kyiv abandoning its membership in Western military alliances, which Kyiv considers "interference" in its affairs.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Dmitry Peskov
👤 Person_MaleSpokesperson for the Russian presidency (the Kremlin)
The Kremlin
🏛️ OrganizationHeadquarters of the Russian presidency
The White House
🏛️ OrganizationOfficial residence of the President of the United States
Associated Press
🏛️ OrganizationAmerican news agency
NATO
🏛️ OrganizationNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization military alliance