Russian officials have made it very clear to British, French, and German troops: if NATO forces go into Ukraine, there will be serious consequences. Politicians in Moscow are strongly against the idea of Western troops being sent to Ukraine, claiming it could lead to huge losses for European forces.
Dmitry Rogozin, a former Russian government official, poked fun at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for even thinking about sending troops. He challenged Starmer to send troops to Russia if he thinks it’s so easy. Rogozin made jokes about British soldiers, suggesting they would be easy targets for Russian forces, and reminded everyone of past battles where British troops faced defeat against Russia.
Another Russian military officer, Major General Alaudinov, agreed with Rogozin, saying Western countries would not be as strong as Ukraine in a fight. He argued that even if NATO could manage to send 50,000 soldiers, they would still struggle against the tough Russian military. Alaudinov stated that Russia could quickly draft up to two million soldiers if needed and warned that if NATO enters Ukraine, Europe would face great destruction. He expressed that Russia is ready to endure hardships for victory and believes that history shows Russia has always been unbeaten in battles.
In short, Russia is sending a strong message: do not challenge its military power.
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