Russia has issued a stern warning to Australia, cautioning against any involvement in a proposed international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. 1 The Russian embassy in Australia stated that deploying Australian troops would have "grave consequences," escalating tensions between the two nations. 2 This warning comes in response to reports that Australia is considering joining a "coalition of the willing" to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine. 3 The initiative, proposed by European leaders, aims to enforce a future peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. 4 Russia has consistently opposed foreign military presence in Ukraine, viewing it as a direct threat to its national security. The embassy's statement criticized Australia for "remaining firmly on the side of war" and accused the country of "escalating the conflict." 5 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for Ukraine and acknowledged the possibility of contr...