<div>Russia issued a sharp warning against any foreign military presence in Ukraine as European leaders convened in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv amid ongoing conflict. The summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, representatives from NATO and non-NATO nations, and a virtual appearance by U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the urgency of securing Ukraine&rsquo;s future post-war. Moscow&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Maria Zakharova, declared foreign troops in Ukraine &ldquo;unacceptable,&rdquo; labeling such proposals as threats to European stability. The Kremlin views NATO deployments as a direct challenge to its security, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejecting peacekeeping plans and insisting Russia should guarantee Ukraine&rsquo;s safety a condition Kyiv has firmly dismissed.This stance comes as Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities like Dnipro and Kyiv, signaling its resolve to influence negotiations through military pressure. The Paris summit, dubbed the &ldquo;Coalition of the Willing,&rdquo; aimed to finalize a framework to protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression. Discussions explored deploying a multinational force, providing air support, intelligence sharing, and training for Ukrainian troops. Zelenskyy stressed the need for &ldquo;practical&rdquo; guarantees, including ground, air, and sea defenses, to ensure lasting security. While Trump ruled out U.S. boots on the ground, he signaled openness to supplying air support and intelligence, though details remain unclear. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasized the necessity of U.S. backing to make any plan viable.Tensions are high as diplomatic efforts falter. Recent U.S.-Russia talks in Alaska and negotiations in Saudi Arabia have yielded little progress, with Moscow reluctant to engage in high-level summits without preconditions. Proposals for meetings in Budapest or Geneva have surfaced, but Russia&rsquo;s suggestion of Moscow as a venue was rejected by Kyiv. Meanwhile, divisions among European allies complicate matters. Germany has called troop deployment discussions premature, favoring logistical support, while Hungary has criticized the summit, echoing Russia&rsquo;s concerns.Russia&rsquo;s warnings extend beyond rhetoric. Senior official Dmitry Medvedev threatened to seize British assets in retaliation for London&rsquo;s support for Ukraine, and Russian forces continue advancing in eastern Ukraine, particularly around Pokrovsk. These actions underscore Moscow&rsquo;s strategy to strengthen its position at the negotiating table.The Paris summit reflects a critical juncture in the Ukraine conflict, with European and U.S. leaders grappling to balance support for Kyiv with the risks of escalation. Russia&rsquo;s rejection of foreign troops and its territorial demands, including recognition of occupied regions, clash with Ukraine&rsquo;s insistence on full Russian withdrawal and NATO-style guarantees. As ceasefire talks remain elusive, the path to peace grows increasingly fraught, with the specter of further violence looming over diplomatic efforts.</div>

Russia Rejects Foreign Troops at Paris Summit

Moscow warns against foreign forces in Ukraine as European leaders discuss security

Russia Rejects Foreign Troops at Paris Summit

Moscow warns against foreign forces in Ukraine as European leaders discuss security

September 5, 2025 | 01:58 IST