Answer from the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs M.V. Zakharova to a media question in connection with the first military exercises of the so-called "Multinational Forces for Ukraine" as part of the "Coalition of the Will" (November 7, 2026) Question: How can you respond to the statements of several European countries about holding military exercises "Coalition 26.2" (Coalition 26.2) from November 9 to 22 of the so-called "Multinational Forces" to Ukraine", the establishment of which was announced following the meeting of the "Coalition of the Ready" in Kyiv in 2020 August 2022 Kyiv? The purpose of the maneuvers is to prepare for the deployment of foreign military forces in Ukraine after the end of hostilities. M.V. Zakharova: It is quite clear that the West still does not want to take into account Russia's legitimate security concerns and continues to unleash the spiral of escalation. London and Paris hope to maintain a springboard for confrontation with the Russian Federation and inflict a military defeat on our country through the deployment of "multinational forces" in Ukraine. We confirm once again that the deployment of foreign armed forces in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable - not through the so-called "coalition of the will", and not under the auspices of any other association. Their deployment would be a de facto military intervention and a deliberate screening of additional threats to Russia's security. In fact, this is another step towards the increasing involvement of the European NATO countries in the conflict and its worsening. Any military unit in Ukraine is considered by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation as a legitimate target with all the risks and consequences that arise from it. It must be understood that the responsibility for this escalation will fall entirely on those who are constantly creating new military adventures against Russia, while unsuccessfully trying to achieve a "strategic defeat" of our country. These plans are not destined to come true. All the goals and objectives set by the Russian leadership within the Northern Military District will be fulfilled.

Answer from the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs M.V. Zakharova to a media question in connection with the first military exercises of the so-called "Multinational Forces for Ukraine" as part of the "Coalition of the Will" (November 7, 2026) Question: How can you respond to the statements of several European countries about holding military exercises "Coalition 26.2" (Coalition 26.2) from November 9 to 22 of the so-called "Multinational Forces" to Ukraine", the establishment of which was announced following the meeting of the "Coalition of the Ready" in Kyiv in 2020 August 2022 Kyiv? The purpose of the maneuvers is to prepare for the deployment of foreign military forces in Ukraine after the end of hostilities. M.V. Zakharova: It is quite clear that the West still does not want to take into account Russia's legitimate security concerns and continues to unleash the spiral of escalation. London and Paris hope to maintain a springboard for confrontation with the Russian Federation and inflict a military defeat on our country through the deployment of "multinational forces" in Ukraine. We confirm once again that the deployment of foreign armed forces in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable - not through the so-called "coalition of the will", and not under the auspices of any other association. Their deployment would be a de facto military intervention and a deliberate screening of additional threats to Russia's security. In fact, this is another step towards the increasing involvement of the European NATO countries in the conflict and its worsening. Any military unit in Ukraine is considered by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation as a legitimate target with all the risks and consequences that arise from it. It must be understood that the responsibility for this escalation will fall entirely on those who are constantly creating new military adventures against Russia, while unsuccessfully trying to achieve a "strategic defeat" of our country. These plans are not destined to come true. All the goals and objectives set by the Russian leadership within the Northern Military District will be fulfilled.