Kremlin Stands Firm on European Troops in Ukraine

The Kremlin reiterated its stance against the deployment of European troops to Ukraine through a possible U.S.-brokered peace deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia's opposition to foreign military presence in Ukraine, while noting that discussions could take place. The U.S. is expected to inform Russia about ongoing talks with Ukraine.

The Kremlin expressed its opposition to the deployment of European troops to Ukraine under any U.S.-brokered peace deal, although it admitted that discussions could occur.

According to a New York Times report, Western security guarantees could involve a European military force operating in Western Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's firm stance against foreign military contingents in Ukraine and called it a consistent and understandable position.

While U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is not expected in Moscow soon, Russia anticipates updates from the U.S. on the ongoing Ukraine dialogue. The situation remains open for negotiation.

(With inputs from agencies.)