Russian FM slams 'brazen' Western plan to deploy force to Ukraine
Summary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticizes a European proposal to deploy a multinational force in Ukraine as a direct threat to Russia's security.
Key Points
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned a European plan to deploy a multinational force in Ukraine as a brazen threat to Russia.
- The proposed force would assist in regenerating Ukraine's military and securing its skies and seas.
- Western leaders including Britain, France, Germany, and Italy support the deployment plan.
- Moscow warns that Western troops in Ukraine would be considered legitimate targets by Russian forces.
