Putin’s major warning for UK troops if they cross his red line | UK | News
The Kremlin warned Britain: Russian forces will treat British soldiers as enemy combatants if they set foot on Ukrainian territory.
Sir Keir Starmer signed a deal with Emmanuel Macron just weeks ago that sees troops from both countries deployed whenever any ceasefire agreement is signed.
Moscow did not intervene when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the law on Monday. “The deployment of military units, facilities, warehouses and other infrastructures of Western countries in Ukraine is unacceptable for us,” the officials said.
According to the ministry, any Western military presence would amount to “foreign interference that poses a direct threat to Russia’s security.”
The message to alliance members was clear: they need to realize that “all foreign military units, including German troops, if deployed in Ukraine would become legitimate targets for the Russian Armed Forces.”
Lavrov praises Trump’s peace efforts
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rolled out the red carpet for the President while issuing warnings to the West Donald Trump‘s “deliberate efforts” in pushing for a solution.
Kremlin heavyweights praised Mr. Trump as “one of the few Western politicians who not only immediately rejected senseless and destructive preconditions for starting a substantive dialogue with Moscow on the Ukraine crisis, but also spoke publicly about its root causes.”
Peace talks continue despite deadlock
Washington has taken responsibility for diplomatic efforts to stop the bloodshed, with another meeting between the three parties planned for the UAE in the coming days, GB News reported.
In his New Year’s speech, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the deal was “90 percent” done and dusted, although territorial disputes continued to hinder progress.
Moscow’s insistence on seizing the entire Donbas was met with fierce resistance from Kiev.
Ukraine’s capital came under Russian bombardment on Monday evening – just days after Mr. Trump told the world that both sides had stopped fighting.
Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that flames engulfed a building containing a children’s room, while another non-residential structure was directly hit.
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest metropolis, was among many places across the country that faced incoming fire.
The regional governor announced the death toll as two injured.
Britain promises long-term support to Ukraine
According to Sir Keir Starmer, the Anglo-French declaration signed in Paris last month represents “a vital part of our commitment to stand with Ukraine over the long term”.
He added: “This paves the way for the legal framework within which British, French and partner forces can operate on Ukrainian territory, secure Ukraine’s skies and seas and revitalize Ukraine’s armed forces for the future.”
The Prime Minister has promised that any US-led ceasefire verification mission would include the participation of the UK.
Following the Paris talks, US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that security protocol negotiations with Ukraine were “substantially completed”.
He added: “We are here to mediate and assist the peace process, and we are prepared to do whatever is necessary to get there. President Trump believes strongly and fervently that this murder must stop, the carnage must stop.”
