Russia rejects peacekeepers in Ukraine, calling proposal absurd

newsweek.com

Russia has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that Ukraine can request peacekeeping troops without Moscow's approval. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko called the idea of deploying Western troops "absolutely inappropriate and absurd." Grushko criticized Macron, suggesting the proposal is a distraction from domestic issues in France. He stated that Russia would only accept unarmed observers in Ukraine, not military forces. U.S. officials are negotiating a ceasefire, with Ukraine supporting a 30-day pause in fighting. Russia demands guarantees that Ukraine will remain neutral and abandon NATO aspirations in any potential peace deal.


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