Ukraine Russia Rejects EU Troops in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Veiled Threats

[CharlieH]

 

Moscow has thrown a wrench into US President Donald Trump’s initiative to broker peace in Ukraine, demanding a veto over any postwar support.

 

This declaration coincided with a large-scale missile barrage on Ukraine, spotlighting ongoing tensions.

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, denounced European plans to deploy troops in Ukraine post-conflict, labeling it “foreign intervention” unacceptable to Russia. Lavrov suggested reverting to a 2022 proposal that envisaged Moscow and Beijing providing security guarantees—terms Kyiv finds unacceptable.

 

Despite Trump’s push for negotiations, Lavrov’s comments cast significant doubt on the prospects for peace talks. European leaders are contemplating security guarantees for Ukraine, building on Trump’s assurance of support. Nations like France, Britain, and Estonia have indicated the possibility of sending troops to a postwar Ukraine, though their involvement heavily depends on the US taking the lead.

 

In the backdrop of these diplomatic maneuvers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s aerial strikes, which notably targeted a major US electronics manufacturer. Zelenskyy interpreted the attack as a direct affront to US-brokered peace efforts, asserting that the targeting was deliberate and aimed at undermining foreign investments.

 

The missile barrage, consisting of 574 drones and 40 missiles, impacted western Ukraine, resulting in one death and injuries to 15 others. A significant strike on a US-owned factory in Lviv injured six workers, highlighting the persistent threat to foreign assets in the region. Andy Hunder, from the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, remarked that the attack sends a clear message that “Russia is not looking for peace.”

 

Russia claims its assaults were aimed at Ukrainian military-industrial sites, steadfastly denying civilian targets. However, reports from Lviv recount damage to residential buildings, kindergartens, and administrative structures, directly contradicting Russian proclamations.

 

Amid these developments, Trump expressed frustration on his social media platform, blaming his predecessor Joe Biden for limiting Ukraine’s military response. Though subtly veiled, Trump’s remarks signal his increasing impatience with Russia’s unyielding stance and underline the difficulties in achieving a diplomatic breakthrough.

 

Prospects of a summit between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin remain uncertain, with Lavrov dismissing such talks unless Russia’s preconditions—implying Ukraine's capitulation—are accepted. Lavrov further questioned Zelenskyy’s legitimacy, reflecting Kremlin narratives that undermine Ukrainian leadership.

 

Despite Trump’s diplomatic engagements, Moscow’s stringent demands reveal the complexities of securing a viable peace agreement. The White House maintains a hopeful stance, continuing dialogues with Russian and Ukrainian officials to halt the ongoing violence.

 

Zelenskyy remains committed to dialogue, urging Russia to engage genuinely in talks aimed at resolving the conflict. However, as exemplified by Moscow’s recent military actions, the road to peace is fraught with challenges and skepticism.

As the conflict persists, the international community watches closely, with the stark reality of entrenched positions making a resolution appear distant.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Guardian 2025-08-22

 

 

[Allseeingeye]

TACO Don the Con is slearly in the pocket of Putin. There are so many examples of TACO caving into Russian wishes, there is no other explanation for this then that Russia has something on him, or, as some are saying, he has been an agent since the 80's

[crazykopite]

Putin is more than happy to send his fellow Russians to their deaths; he has zero intention of ending his illegal invasion of Ukraine 

[FlorC]

Russia Rejects EU Troops in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Veiled Threats

 

Of course Russia rejects it. It would be the same as having NATO at its border,

just one of the reasons this war began. Duh.

[stevenl]

2 hours ago, FlorC said:

just one of the reasons this war began. Duh.

Disagree. just one of the Russian excuses they started this war.

[rickudon]

Call Putin's bluff. Suggest that the Baltic will be closed to Russian ships, due to security concerns. Could also sell a couple of submarines to Ukraine, to use in the black sea against Russian ships.

[LosLobo]

2 hours ago, FlorC said:

Russia Rejects EU Troops in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Veiled Threats

 

Of course Russia rejects it. It would be the same as having NATO at its border,

just one of the reasons this war began. Duh.

So attacks on NATO's Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (Kaliningrad), and Finland next?

[Cameroni]

Just now, LosLobo said:

So attacks on NATO's Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (Kaliningrad), and Finland next?

 

Oh please.

 

Be serious. That's just ludicrous.

[stevenl]

19 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

Oh please.

 

Be serious. That's just ludicrous.

Then so is the reason 'putin invaded because he doesn't want NATO on his doorstep'.

[swissie]

4 hours ago, FlorC said:

Russia Rejects EU Troops in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Veiled Threats

 

Of course Russia rejects it. It would be the same as having NATO at its border,

just one of the reasons this war began. Duh.

I can't believe it. If any of those countries sends troops to the Ukraine, Russia will immediately declare that "NATO is waging war against Russia". Rightly so.

 

Only United Nations Blue Helmets can be posted in a de-militarised zone. As an example may the border of North/South Korea serve. That worked quite well, even without UN troops in the "no mans land".

 

How long will it take, before "Western Leaders" ask themselves the paramount question: Why did Russia invade the Ukraine in the first place?

[Tug]

6 hours ago, swissie said:

 

I can't believe it. If any of those countries sends troops to the Ukraine, Russia will immediately declare that "NATO is waging war against Russia". Rightly so.

 

Only United Nations Blue Helmets can be posted in a de-militarised zone. As an example may the border of North/South Korea serve. That worked quite well, even without UN troops in the "no mans land".

 

How long will it take, before "Western Leaders" ask themselves the paramount question: Why did Russia invade the Ukraine in the first place?

 

Putin has allready been saying he’s waging war against NATO obiously b$ ….that said as far as ANY thing trump says it’s meaningless it’s what he does……we have allready seen enough examples of what he DOES …..none of it is in Ukraines favor trump is a creature of putin pure and simple face it and plan accordingly.

[Mike_Hunt]

13 hours ago, FlorC said:

Russia Rejects EU Troops in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Veiled Threats

 

Of course Russia rejects it. It would be the same as having NATO at its border,

just one of the reasons this war began. Duh.

This is nothing but Russian propaganda. 

[Mike_Hunt]

8 hours ago, swissie said:

How long will it take, before "Western Leaders" ask themselves the paramount question: Why did Russia invade the Ukraine in the first place?

They all know why.   Putin is a psychopath. 

[FlorC]

3 hours ago, Mike_Hunt said:

This is nothing but Russian propaganda. 

This is nothing but western propaganda.

[Autocan]

See below. Trump knows winners and losers when he sees them. Can you believe how pathetic Europeans and their little Ukrainian puppet are? Jeez.

 

 

[thesetat]

I do not see how Putin can order another country not to sent troop reinforcements to help when Putin himself has gotten this same help by getting N. Korean troops to help. 

[Eric Loh]

Glory to Ukraine on their Independence Day.
 

While all European leaders sent their greetings and encouragement, cankles Trump stay silent so not to offend Putin and giving him another 2 weeks for who-knows-what. A very compromised POTUS.

 

[Mike_Hunt]

7 hours ago, FlorC said:

This is nothing but western propaganda.

Russia and Putin suck.

[Mike_Hunt]

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Glory to Ukraine on their Independence Day.
 

While all European leaders sent their greetings and encouragement, cankles Trump stay silent so not to offend Putin and giving him another 2 weeks for who-knows-what. A very compromised POTUS.

 

Are the European leaders still buying gas from Russia?  

 

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-devouring-russian-gas-at-record-speed-despite-cut-off-sanctions-war-ukraine/?r533

 

yes, they are.  This money is used to fund the war against Ukraine. 

[Eric Loh]

36 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Are the European leaders still buying gas from Russia?  

 

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-devouring-russian-gas-at-record-speed-despite-cut-off-sanctions-war-ukraine/?r533

 

yes, they are.  This money is used to fund the war against Ukraine. 

Significantly reduced but some gas still bought due to infrastructure constraints and contractual obligations. Phasing out plans and diversification will completely cut ties eventually. 

[vinny41]

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

Significantly reduced but some gas still bought due to infrastructure constraints and contractual obligations. Phasing out plans and diversification will completely cut ties eventually. 

These are the figures for July 2025 only

The EU was the fourth-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, with its imports accounting for 9% (EUR 1.3 bn) of the top five purchasers.

https://energyandcleanair.org/july-2025-monthly-analysis-of-russian-fossil-fuel-exports-and-sanctions/

[rickudon]

Russia doesn't want any EU or NATO troop in Ukraine, because after they (with Trump's help, peace in our time) get the Donbas they will be ready to invade again with no Ukrainian defences in the way. Remember Sudetenland. Also this is Putin's 3rd invasion of Ukraine since 2013.