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This conflicting messaging underscores a persistent divide between Washington and Moscow over the Ukraine conflict, with the White House under Trump initially indicating openness to European peacekeepers to help enforce a ceasefire, while Russia firmly rejected such plans. Moscow’s spokesperson, Dimitri Peskov, highlighted that the Kremlin would not support the deployment of NATO or European forces, citing national security concerns. Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent remarks also cast doubt on any swift resolution, with Putin suggesting that diplomatic talks are still in their early stages and emphasizing mutual trust deficits between the U.S. and Russia.