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Russia Targets NATO Troops Amid Ukraine Conflict Escalation

2/3/2026

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Russia regards foreign deployments in Ukraine as intervention and targets them.
The Russian Foreign Ministry says this includes troops from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, particularly British and German forces.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised former U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to resolve the conflict.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer affirmed support for Ukraine, noting France agreement enables military cooperation.
Kyiv rejects Russian demands regarding the Donbas region.

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Russia regards foreign deployments in Ukraine as intervention and targets them.
The Russian Foreign Ministry says this includes troops from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, particularly British and German forces.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised former U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to resolve the conflict.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer affirmed support for Ukraine, noting France agreement enables military cooperation.
Kyiv rejects Russian demands regarding the Donbas region.