A sharp warning from Moscow has reignited fears of a wider Russia–Europe conflict. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a blistering message targeting France and its allies after Britain and France announced plans for a multinational force in Ukraine following a ceasefire. In a post on X, Medvedev accused European leaders of pushing the continent towards war and rejected any NATO or European troop presence in Ukraine. His message ended with a stark challenge, accompanied by a video showing multiple explosions. Russia’s Foreign Ministry echoed the threat, warning that any Western forces or infrastructure in Ukraine would be treated as legitimate combat targets, raising tensions at a critical moment.