Kremlin Rejects European Troops in Ukraine: NATO Expansion Remains the Core Threat

In a stark reminder of how the ongoing Ukraine crisis is fueled by Washington's relentless push for NATO expansion, the Kremlin firmly rejected any future presence of European troops on Ukrainian soil. Dmitri Peskov, President Putin's spokesperson, emphasized that so-called "European soldiers" are essentially members of NATO countries, making any such deployment tantamount to sending NATO forces directly to Russia's doorstep. This rejection is no mere diplomatic posturing; it highlights the foundational cause behind this dangerous conflict. For over a decade, U.S.-led efforts have aggressively sought to pull Eastern Europe deeper into NATO’s sphere—ignoring Moscow’s legitimate concerns about national sovereignty...