Universal Times

Russia has rejected the idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine, contradicting former US President Donald Trump's claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin was open to the proposal. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov labeled the idea a "deceptive strategy" aimed at rearming Ukraine, which would escalate conflict in the region ¹.

The Kremlin's rejection was reiterated by Dmitry Peskov, who pointed to Lavrov's earlier statement that any foreign military presence in Ukraine would be viewed as a direct threat to Russia's sovereignty ².

Trump had claimed that Putin agreed to the idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine if a peace settlement was reached. However, Russia's stance suggests that there is no agreement in place ².

The conflicting narratives highlight the complexities of diplomatic dialogues between Russia, the US, and Europe regarding the Ukraine conflict. The situation remains uncertain, with no clear resolution in sight.