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Russia Rejects NATO Troops in Post-Ceasefire Ukraine as Europe Plans Security Presence

Moscow's stance complicates European efforts to organize security guarantees for Ukraine after the fighting stops.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, Finland's President Alexander Stubb and NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte, at the Ukrainian Embassy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • Russia’s foreign ministry said it categorically rejects any appearance of NATO military contingents in Ukraine, warning of uncontrollable escalation with unpredictable consequences.
  • The United Kingdom and France said allies are ready to deploy a European-led reassurance force once fighting ceases, and British defence minister John Healey said the UK is ready to put boots on the ground under a ceasefire.
  • A "Coalition of the Willing" that includes the UK, France and Germany pledged to protect peace in Ukraine once it is achieved.
  • U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Vladimir Putin agreed to allow security guarantees akin to NATO’s collective defence, but Marco Rubio said Moscow still has to come on board.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the move toward guarantees and said they must provide practical protection on land, in the air and at sea with Europe’s participation.