'Axis of war': Russia calls EU plan for peacekeeping force in Ukraine 'destructive'; warns foreign troops 'legitimate targets'

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.