Kremlin slams Europe’s ‘refusal to hear’ signals on foreign troops in Ukraine

Europe is ignoring Russia's warnings about the potential deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday, criticizing what he described as a lack of dialogue with Moscow.

"Indeed, we are very disappointed that the absolutely clear and consistent signals that are being sent from Moscow on this matter are not being taken into account and are not being understood," Peskov told reporters.

He said the presence of foreign military forces in Ukraine near Russia's borders was "unacceptable" and described European leaders' persistence on this matter as part of a broader "anti-Russian sentiment."

Peskov also said Western countries are refusing to engage in meaningful talks or take Russia's concerns seriously, claiming, "In Europe, they are not even discussing the option of dialogue with Russia."

Moscow has repeatedly voiced concern over increased Western military support for Kyiv, while European leaders say such backing is crucial to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.