Kremlin Attacks Macron: Foreign Forces Near Our Borders Will Not Be Accepted
July 12, 202526 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia considers the presence of foreign military forces on Ukrainian territory, especially near its borders, as "completely unacceptable."
This statement came in response to a question from the Russian news agency TASS on Friday, where Peskov emphasized that this issue is of "utmost importance for Moscow," adding that Russia has clearly stated its position on the matter, but its signals have not been sufficiently understood by the West.
The Kremlin's remarks were a direct response to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France, in cooperation with Britain, is prepared to send a joint military force to Ukraine once a ceasefire is reached.
During a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, Macron revealed that the force would begin its mission as soon as a ceasefire agreement is reached, as part of what he described as the "willing alliance" to support Ukraine.
Macron explained that the potential force would consist of French and British units, with an expected total of around 50,000 soldiers.
He also mentioned that efforts are underway to expand the force from a brigade to a military corps, enabling it to engage in wide-scale conflict when necessary, and its participation will be open to other European partners within the framework of the NATO alliance.
Similarly, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the headquarters of the "willing alliance" is currently open and operating from the French capital, Paris, adding that the leadership and organizational structures of the alliance are still being prepared and finalized.
In light of these developments, the Kremlin expressed disappointment with the ongoing Western efforts to enhance military presence in Ukraine, considering it to escalate tensions, undermine the prospects for a political solution, and directly threaten Russian national security, especially if these forces are stationed near Russian borders.
