Russia has warned that it would consider Western multinational forces deployed in Ukraine after a ceasefire as military targets.
On July 15, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated, "The deployment of troops from the so-called 'Alliance of Will' in Ukraine is unacceptable to Russia."
She added, "This is essentially foreign intervention and would heighten the threat to Russian security. Such units would become legitimate military targets."
This statement comes as Western nations are pushing to deploy multinational forces in Ukraine to ensure its security following a ceasefire or peace agreement.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 13 to discuss the operation of multinational forces. They also agreed to conduct joint training to assess the rapid deployment of troops and equipment.
The first training exercise is scheduled to take place this fall in Poland, involving British and French forces. However, the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine is planned to occur only after a ceasefire or peace agreement, according to the 'Alliance of Will' framework.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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