The Kremlin warned today, Tuesday, that conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will become inevitable if European member countries send troops to fight in Ukraine. In response to a question about Macron's statements, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said to reporters, "The fact that discussions are occurring about the possibility of sending certain NATO units to Ukraine is a very important new element." He also responded to a question about the risks of direct conflict between Russia and NATO, stating, "In this case, we will not need to talk about a possibility, but about the inevitability of direct conflict."
French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door yesterday, Monday, to the possibility of sending troops from European countries to Ukraine, but revealed that there is no consensus on such a step at this stage and noted that allies agreed to intensify efforts to supply more ammunition to Kyiv.
On another note, Dmitry Peskov stated that the calls from allies of the late Alexei Navalny to protest on the day of the upcoming presidential elections in Russia are "provocative," and that the police will adhere to the law. He warned of the legal consequences of complying with those calls and urged not to violate Russian law.
