Russia's Firm Stance Against European Troops in Ukraine

The Kremlin reiterates its opposition to the presence of European-led troops in Ukraine amidst reports of a U.S.-brokered peace proposal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia's stance is consistent and known globally while noting that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is not visiting Moscow this week.

The Kremlin on Wednesday reiterated its clear opposition to the deployment of European-led troops in Ukraine as part of a rumored U.S.-brokered peace proposal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov restated Russia's consistent and globally known stance against any foreign troop presence in the region.

Despite media reports suggesting potential European involvement in Ukraine via U.S. peace initiatives, Russia remains firm in its rejection of such a strategy. Peskov emphasized that Russia's position remains unchanged and strongly opposed to any foreign military intervention.

In related developments, Peskov mentioned that the U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will not be visiting Moscow this week. However, Russia anticipates that the U.S. will update Moscow on the results of its discussions with Ukraine once they conclude.

(With inputs from agencies.)