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Russia Condemns NATO Troop Deployment in Ukraine; Zelensky Discusses Baltic Support

Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the deployment of NATO military contingents in Ukraine, calling it unacceptable. Ukraine's President Zelensky mentioned possible military support for Baltic states in case of a Russian attack, stressing Ukraine's non-NATO status.

Russia's Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated on August 25 that the placement of NATO military contingents on Ukrainian territory is unacceptable. This followed reports of NATO troop movements in Ukraine, which Russia has consistently opposed. Zelensky, in a separate statement, discussed potential military aid to Baltic states if Russia attacks, while reiterating that Ukraine is not a NATO member.

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StateUkrinformAug 25, 05:00 PM
Zelensky on possible military support for Baltic states in event of Russian attack: Ukraine is not in NATO - Ukrinform

Zelensky on possible military support for Baltic states in event of Russian attack: Ukraine is not in NATO  Ukrinform

WireSputnikAug 25, 03:08 PM
Deployment of NATO Contingents in Ukraine Unacceptable for Russia - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of NATO contingents in Ukraine is unacceptable for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

StateTASSAug 25, 03:07 PM
Deployment of NATO military contingents in Ukraine unacceptable for Russia — Kremlin - tass.com

Deployment of NATO military contingents in Ukraine unacceptable for Russia — Kremlin  tass.com

IndependentIzvestiaAug 25, 01:40 PM
Kremlin calls hosting NATO troops on Ukraine unacceptable

The placement of foreign military contingents of NATO on Ukrainian territory is unacceptable for Russia. This was stated on August 25 by Dmitry Peskov, the official representative of the Kremlin. 'We have not spoken about the placement of NATO military contingents for the first time. We have repeatedly said that the placement of foreign military contingents of NATO is unacceptable for us,' he said during a briefing.