Putin Rejects Western Security Force for Ukraine, Threatens Troops as Allies Pledge Support

Putin Rejects Western Security Force for Ukraine, Threatens Troops as Allies Pledge Support

Despite diplomatic efforts, there appears to be little hope for an immediate ceasefire, with Putin stating it’s “nearly impossible to reach agreement with the Ukrainian side on key issues”.

RMN News Diplomatic Desk
September 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western proposals for a “reassurance force” in Ukraine and warned that any international forces deployed there would be considered “legitimate targets“. This comes after a Paris summit where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 of Ukraine’s allies had formally committed to deploying troops “by land, sea or air” to provide security the moment a ceasefire takes effect.

Macron emphasized that these troops would be deployed to prevent “any new major aggression” and not to engage in war against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also confirmed in his tweets of today (September 5) that 35 countries are part of the “Coalition of the Willing,” with 26 ready to provide security guarantees.

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Zelenskyy views these efforts as a chance to move towards greater security for Ukraine and Europe. He also highlighted Ukraine’s progress toward EU membership and the importance of using frozen Russian assets for recovery.

Despite diplomatic efforts, there appears to be little hope for an immediate ceasefire, with Putin stating it’s “nearly impossible to reach agreement with the Ukrainian side on key issues”. While Ukraine advocates for a ceasefire before a broader peace deal, Russia disagrees, insisting its military campaign will not end until a full peace deal is reached.

Moscow has also demanded to be a “guarantor” of Ukrainian security, an idea rejected by Kyiv and its allies, who view any foreign forces as a danger to Russia due to its status as an “enemy of Nato”. Nato chief Mark Rutte, however, asserted that Russia has no veto on Western troops being deployed to Ukraine.

The scale of U.S. involvement remains unclear, though President Trump has indicated potential air support. Western leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have stressed an “unbreakable pledge” to Ukraine and the priority of securing a ceasefire followed by “strong security guarantees”.