Zakharova called the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine a military intervention

Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the deployment of foreign military contingents on the territory of Ukraine would be regarded by Russia as a military intervention. The reason was the plans of the 'coalition of the willing' to hold exercises and continue the preparation of multinational forces, whose deployment is possible only after the cessation of hostilities.

Aziz KarimovFirst published on tafs uz 7 November 2026 at 19:502 min read

The key facts

Maria Zakharova stated that the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine is 'categorically unacceptable' and would mean a military intervention.
The reason was the plans of the 'coalition of the willing' to hold military exercises.
According to the coalition's joint statement, the preparation of multinational forces will continue, but deployment is possible only after a sustainable cessation of hostilities; the size and locations have not been determined.

Statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry

The official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova stated that the deployment of foreign armed contingents on the territory of Ukraine is 'categorically unacceptable' for Moscow — both through the 'coalition of the willing' and under the auspices of any other associations. According to her, their placement 'would de facto mean a military intervention and a deliberate projection of additional threats to Russia's security.' The reason for the statement was the coalition's plans to hold military exercises, as reported by Life.ru.

What is known about the coalition's plans

The member countries of the coalition are considering the possibility of deploying multinational forces in Ukraine as part of future security guarantees. As Life.ru previously reported, citing a joint statement by the coalition participants, the preparation of such forces will continue, but their possible deployment is envisaged only after a sustainable cessation of hostilities has been established. The size, composition, and locations of the units were not specified — the final parameters of the contingent, including its size and deployment locations, have not yet been determined.

Context of Moscow's position

According to the publication, the Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly warned that the appearance of Western troops in Ukraine would be regarded as a threat to the country's security. Zakharova added that such plans lead to the further involvement of European NATO member states in the conflict and increase the risk of its escalation. Thus, the statement was made at a stage when the deployment of forces remains merely a planned scenario tied to a future cessation of hostilities, and specific decisions on the size and placement of the contingent have not yet been made.