European major countries propose to establish a "multinational force" in Ukraine; Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Russia will never agree to NATO deploying troops in Ukraine
Berlin - According to a statement released by the German government, European major countries and EU leaders proposed on Monday to establish a "multinational force" in Ukraine and provide "sustainable" support for a Ukrainian army with a maximum strength of 800,000. This "Ukrainian multinational force" will be "staffed by willing countries and supported by the United States."
According to a document signed by officials from Germany, France, the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Italy, Poland, Sweden, and EU leaders, these officials and the US agreed to "work together within the framework of a peace agreement to end the war, to provide strong security guarantees to Ukraine and measures to support economic recovery."
This will include "supporting Ukraine to expand its own armed forces to maintain a manpower level of 800,000 during peacetime." They also mentioned "a ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism led by the United States."
The document emphasized that "Russia must now accept President Trump's peace plan to demonstrate their commitment to achieving lasting peace."
The same document also stated that Moscow must "accept the ceasefire agreement to demonstrate its determination to end the conflict."
Sputnik News, Moscow, December 16 - Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated that Russia would never agree to NATO deploying troops in Ukraine, including soldiers from so-called "volunteer alliances."
Source: rfi+sputniknews
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