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Summary: Russia criticizes Europe-US plan to deploy troops to Ukraine NHK

- European leaders have approved a multinational force for Ukraine contingent on a ceasefire.
- Russia views the planned force as a threat and may target Western military units.
- Ukraine and the US are nearing an agreement on security guarantees, potentially to be finalized under President Trump.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Ukraine lately?

B: No, not really. What's going on?

A: Apparently, Europe is planning to send soldiers to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire with Russia.

B: Wow, seriously? That sounds… intense.

A: Yeah, Russia isn’t happy about it at all! They’re calling it a threat.

B: Oh no! What did they say?

A: Their Foreign Ministry basically said Russian soldiers will attack if Western soldiers go in. They’ll consider them targets.

B: That’s scary! So, what about Ukraine's side?

A: Zelenskyy was at a meeting with leaders from other countries, like the US. They talked about helping Ukraine.

B: Who's helping?

A: The US is definitely involved. And France and Britain are probably sending people too.

B: Anything else happening?

A: Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the US are almost done with a security agreement. He thinks it will be finalized with President Trump.

B: Trump? Interesting! Hopefully, things will calm down soon.
Summary
Europe plans a Ukraine force (contingent on ceasefire), drawing Russian threat concerns. Ukraine & US near a security agreement, potentially finalized under Trump. #Ukraine #Russia #Security
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260109_N01/#summary

Date: Jan. 9, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-09

Created: 2026/01/09 11:40

Updated: 2026/01/10 07:50

Last Read: 2026/01/10 07:50

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