Russia vehemently opposes any foreign troops in Ukraine, calling it 'fundamentally unacceptable'. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow will not participate in discussions regarding a post-conflict international security force. This stance comes despite European Union plans for a multinational force in Ukraine following a peace agreement. While European leaders and President Zelenskyy are discussing post-conflict security guarantees, Russia insists on territorial concessions from Ukraine, creating a significant obstacle to peace negotiations.

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