'Axis of war': Russia warns EU over peacekeeping force in Ukraine; takes shot at US

Russia has branded Ukraine and its allies an "axis of war," calling the proposed peacekeeping force deployments plan "dangerous" and "destructive". Moscow warned that any such troops would be considered legitimate military targets. This strong reaction follows new security guarantees announced for Kyiv. Meanwhile, the US seized a Russian-flagged tanker, which Moscow claims will escalate tensions.

'Axis of war': Russia warns EU over peacekeeping force in Ukraine; takes shot at US
Russia has branded Ukraine and its allies an "axis of war," calling the proposed peacekeeping force deployments plan "dangerous" and "destructive". Moscow warned that any such troops would be considered legitimate military targets. This strong reaction follows new security guarantees announced for Kyiv. Meanwhile, the US seized a Russian-flagged tanker, which Moscow claims will escalate tensions.