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Russia opposes European peacekeepers in Ukraine amid peace talks

Russia strongly opposes the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Moscow is reached.

This statement, made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, comes as European and American officials consider post-conflict plans.

Lavrov expressed dissatisfaction with proposals from Donald Trump's team to delay Ukraine's NATO membership by 20 years and introduce a peacekeeping force. Speculation regarding peace talks has been increasing after nearly three years of conflict, resulting in significant casualties.

Ideas being considered include the deployment of European military contingents along Ukraine’s 1,000-kilometer frontline, with NATO and nuclear-armed countries like France and the UK potentially involved.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov deemed it premature to discuss peacekeeping forces. European concerns include the possibility of a U.S. disengagement under Trump, while Ukrainian President Zelensky insists on more weapons and security guarantees before engaging in talks with Moscow.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

Carolina Străjescu

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