Tensions Rise Over Security Proposals for Ukraine

Russia has voiced strong criticism of Western security proposals for Ukraine, labeling them as potential conflict catalysts, by positioning Kyiv as a strategic provocateur near its borders.

Western allies of Ukraine are attempting to formulate a series of security guarantees aimed at shielding Kyiv from possible Russian aggression, potentially as part of a future peace agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects these frameworks to be detailed imminently.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized the need for mutual security understandings, criticizing current proposals as one-sided and aimed at containing Russia. Russia remains opposed to NATO's military presence within Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)