Kremlin condemns Keir Starmer's peacekeeping proposal for Ukraine as unacceptable threat to Russia

The Kremlin has condemned Sir Keir Starmer's proposal for a 30,000-strong peacekeeping force in Ukraine, calling it an "unacceptable" threat to Russia. Starmer plans to present this idea during his upcoming visit to Washington. The proposal involves British and French troops safeguarding Ukraine, with U.S. air support. This comes amid concerns that the U.S. may reduce its commitment to Ukraine under Donald Trump's leadership, which has strained relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Starmer's plan is significantly smaller than the 200,000 troops Ukraine previously requested for security. The U.S. has ruled out deploying ground troops in Ukraine, complicating the situation as negotiations with Russia continue.