Russia opposes European troop deployment in Ukraine amid escalating tensions

Russia opposes plans for European and US-led troops in Ukraine, warning they are dangerous and could be targeted militarily. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, amid warnings of a potential massive Russian offensive. Western efforts to establish a stabilisation force are discussed, but tensions remain high as European countries continue to import Russian LNG, and political debates in the UK about military involvement in Ukraine persist.