Russian Foreign Ministry: Any scenarios involving NATO forces in Ukraine are inacceptable
The official spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, stated on Monday that any scenarios involving the presence of NATO military forces in Ukraine are unacceptable.
According to Russia Today, Zakharova said: 'Russia urges London to abandon dangerous geopolitical maneuvers and not obstruct the work of Russian and American negotiators.'
She added that 'London is not interested in resolving the situation in Ukraine and is doing everything it can to prolong the bloodshed.'
Zakharova also emphasized that 'any scenarios involving NATO military forces carry unpredictable consequences.'
Earlier, the 'Coalition of the Willing' supporting Ukraine announced its readiness to deploy 'multinational deterrence forces' to Ukraine once combat operations there cease.
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