Russia warns Australia deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine would lead to ‘grave consequences’

Russian embassy in Australia says western boots on the ground is unacceptable' and statement is not a threat but a warning'

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Russia has warned the Australian government that deploying troops to Ukraine as part of an international peace keeping operation would lead to grave consequences".

The Australian government is considering a proposal to send peacekeepers to the war-torn region as part of a coalition of the willing" designed by European leaders. The troops would enforce any peace deal struck between the two nations.