Leaders in Europe have agreed to send a multinational force to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. However, officials in Moscow have criticized the decision, calling it a "direct threat."
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Thursday warning against the plan. It said Russian forces would consider Western military units to be "legitimate combat targets."
Leaders from the so-called Coalition of the Willing held a summit on Tuesday to discuss ways of helping Kyiv. They were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
They issued a statement saying the multinational force will be supported by the US, and personnel from France and Britain are likely to join the effort.
On Thursday, Zelenskyy offered an update about security guarantees between Ukraine and the US. He said they are "essentially ready" to finalize the document with President Donald Trump.

Quiz 1:
What action have European leaders agreed to regarding Ukraine?
A. Providing economic aid exclusively.
B. Sending a multinational force in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.
C. Initiating diplomatic talks without any military involvement.
D. Imposing stricter sanctions on Russia.

Quiz 2:
How did Russian officials react to the European leaders' decision?
A. They welcomed the initiative as a sign of peace.
B. They expressed cautious optimism about the potential for de-escalation.
C. They criticized the decision, calling it a "direct threat."
D. They requested further clarification on the force's mandate.

Quiz 3:
Who was present at the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing"?
A. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
B. Russian President Vladimir Putin.
C. Chinese President Xi Jinping.
D. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A