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Medvedev states NATO ‘peacekeepers’ in Ukraine equals conflict
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that any deployment of NATO "peacekeepers" to Ukraine would escalate the conflict into a full-scale war between the military alliance and Moscow.
In recent weeks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel macron have intensified discussions about sending troops to Ukraine under a so-called peacekeeping mission. However, Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, dismissed these efforts as reckless.
“They’ve been told repeatedly that peacekeepers must come from non-NATO states. Yet they persist, pushing to send tens of thousands of troops under the pretext of military aid to Kiev,” Medvedev wrote on X on Sunday, accusing Starmer and Macron of deliberately provoking Russia. “That means war with NATO. Consult with Trump, scumbags,” he added, referencing the U.S. president.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has previously stated that any deployment of NATO personnel, even under the guise of peacekeeping, would constitute the alliance’s direct military involvement in the conflict.
Earlier this month, Starmer announced that the UK and France were leading a "coalition of the willing" to provide military support to Ukraine, including ground troops and aircraft. He acknowledged that not all NATO members would participate but insisted that willing nations must act with urgency.
Macron, while advocating for Western troop deployment, suggested that forces would only be sent once conditions on the ground were deemed safe. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ruled out any involvement of Italian forces, while former Canadian leader Justin Trudeau suggested Ottawa was considering all options, including troop deployment.
Denmark also signaled openness to sending troops, with Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen stating that if a European presence was required to facilitate a ceasefire or peace agreement, Denmark would, in principle, be willing to participate.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that NATO military involvement in Ukraine was "completely unacceptable" for Russia, citing the significant threat it would pose to the country’s national security.
In recent weeks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel macron have intensified discussions about sending troops to Ukraine under a so-called peacekeeping mission. However, Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, dismissed these efforts as reckless.
“They’ve been told repeatedly that peacekeepers must come from non-NATO states. Yet they persist, pushing to send tens of thousands of troops under the pretext of military aid to Kiev,” Medvedev wrote on X on Sunday, accusing Starmer and Macron of deliberately provoking Russia. “That means war with NATO. Consult with Trump, scumbags,” he added, referencing the U.S. president.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has previously stated that any deployment of NATO personnel, even under the guise of peacekeeping, would constitute the alliance’s direct military involvement in the conflict.
Earlier this month, Starmer announced that the UK and France were leading a "coalition of the willing" to provide military support to Ukraine, including ground troops and aircraft. He acknowledged that not all NATO members would participate but insisted that willing nations must act with urgency.
Macron, while advocating for Western troop deployment, suggested that forces would only be sent once conditions on the ground were deemed safe. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ruled out any involvement of Italian forces, while former Canadian leader Justin Trudeau suggested Ottawa was considering all options, including troop deployment.
Denmark also signaled openness to sending troops, with Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen stating that if a European presence was required to facilitate a ceasefire or peace agreement, Denmark would, in principle, be willing to participate.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that NATO military involvement in Ukraine was "completely unacceptable" for Russia, citing the significant threat it would pose to the country’s national security.
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