Russia Warns of “Uncontrolled Escalation” if NATO Troops Deploy to Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on January 23 that deploying a NATO peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine could lead to “uncontrolled escalation.” This warning comes as there are discussions about sending European soldiers to Ukraine to monitor a future ceasefire deal.
Zakharova mentioned recent statements by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who said their countries could provide troops for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. She stated that “the intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia.”
Other European leaders have also been discussing the idea of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron has spearheaded this initiative. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Germany would play a role in keeping peace in Ukraine, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK would be fully involved.
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