Russia accuses U.K. and France of inciting a "bloodbath"

By bellecarter // 2025-03-31

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Russia accused the U.K. and France of inciting a "bloodbath" in Europe during a Paris summit of over 30 nations discussing military and economic support for Ukraine, framing Western efforts as a hostile "Anglo-Saxon plot."
The "Coalition of the Willing" explored NATO-backed peacekeeping forces for Ukraine, though divisions emerged – France and Britain supported troop deployments, while Greece and Italy opposed them.
European leaders dismissed Russia's claims, with Macron calling them "stories and untruths" and Zelensky rejecting Moscow's ceasefire accusations, stating, "Moscow always lies."
While the coalition seeks strong U.S. backing, Macron acknowledged that Europe may need to act independently. Military planners assessed troop numbers (10,000 to 30,000), but doubts persist about Europe's capacity to lead.
Ceasefire talks remain fragile, with mutual accusations of violations. Macron accused Russia of "playing games," highlighting deep distrust and an uncertain path to ending the war.

Russia escalated its rhetoric on Thursday, March 27, accusing the U.K. and France of inciting a "bloodbath" in Europe as leaders from more than 30 nations gathered in Paris to discuss military and economic support for Ukraine. The "Coalition of the Willing" summit, led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, explored proposals for NATO-backed peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, a move Moscow vehemently opposes. Amid stalled ceasefire negotiations and mutual accusations of bad faith, the summit underscored deepening divisions between Russia and the West over how to end the war. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova framed Western efforts as an "Anglo-Saxon" plot to provoke war, claiming the U.K. seeks to manipulate Europe from outside the EU. "They need to provoke Europe into a bloodbath [with Russia]," she said. Kremlin-aligned lawmaker Sergey Mironov further warned that Western arms shipments to Ukraine could backfire, alleging weapons might eventually fuel terrorism in Europe. (Related: Ukraine violates partial ceasefire agreement with Russia, attacks energy infrastructure as peace talks collapse.) European leaders dismissed these claims. Macron accused Moscow of spreading "stories and untruths," while Starmer called Russia's tactics "a classic from the Putin playbook." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also rejected the Kremlin's claims about ceasefire terms, stating, "Moscow always lies."

The coalition's proposal: A NATO-backed reassurance force

The summit focused on sustaining military aid and forming a multinational "reassurance force" to secure a future peace deal. While France and Britain championed troop deployments, other nations, including Greece and Italy, publicly opposed sending soldiers. Macron acknowledged the lack of unanimity but insisted, "We do not need unanimity to achieve it." A key uncertainty is U.S. support. Starmer stressed the need for "strong U.S. backing," but Macron admitted Europe must prepare for scenarios where Washington does not participate. Military planners are reportedly assessing troop numbers (potentially 10,000 to 30,000) and logistical needs, though skepticism remains over Europe's capacity to lead such an effort. U.S. President Donald Trump, mediating ceasefire talks, acknowledged the challenges: "Russia would like to see it end, and I think Zelensky would too." However, Russia's UN envoy accused Kyiv of undermining negotiations through continued strikes, while Ukrainian officials blamed Moscow for violating recent Black Sea and energy-sector ceasefires. The summit highlighted the fragility of diplomatic progress. As Macron noted, "They are playing games and playing for time."This sentiment is echoed by European leaders who doubt Russia's commitment to peace. The Paris summit revealed both resolve and division among Ukraine's allies. While Western leaders seek to deter Russia through military and diplomatic pressure, Moscow's warnings of escalation and Europe's uneven commitment to troop deployments complicate the path forward. With ceasefire talks stalled and trust in short supply, the war's endgame remains uncertain. Head over to WWIII.news for updates on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Watch the video below where Trump says "We're getting close" pertaining to the ceasefire talks on the Ukraine war. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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The coalition's proposal: A NATO-backed reassurance force

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