A day after what Russia termed as a “much more balanced” US stance on Ukraine after the President Donald Trump administration pushed through a UN security council resolution on the war that included no criticism of Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov appeared to dispute Trump’s claim that Russia would accept European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.During his regular media briefing Tuesday morning, Peskov stated that Russia had nothing to add beyond the foreign ministry’s stance on rejecting the deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine.“There is a position on this matter that was expressed by the Russian Foreign Minister, Lavrov. I have nothing to add to this and nothing to comment on. I leave this without comment,” said Peskov.On Monday, during a joint appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron, the US president claimed he had discussed the possibility of NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin, who allegedly responded that he had “no problem with it.”Also read | Endgame in Ukraine: How Trump will end the war Putin started“Yeah, he will accept that,” Trump said. “I specifically asked him that question. He has no problem with it.”However, it was just last week, when Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the deployment of NATO troops, even under a different banner—whether the European Union or national flags—would be “unacceptable” to Russia.On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the US issued a brief three-paragraph motion taking a neutral stance on the war, calling for a “swift end” to the conflict and a “lasting peace.” The statement marked a sharp departure from the Biden administration’s consistently strong support for Ukraine.Story continues below this adApplauding the move, Peskov said the move demonstrated Washington’s willingness to seek a peaceful resolution. Moscow supported the resolution, which was passed late on Monday, while European countries abstained, highlighting a growing rift with Washington.Also read | US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution on Ukraine war; India and China abstainIt was the first Security Council resolution to pass since the war began, as previous action had been blocked by Russia’s veto power.The US proposal did not call for a ceasefire or any specific measures. As per a report by The Guardian, when asked if Washington was seeking “global support for vague peace,” a State Department official responded, “Absolutely. That’s what the UN is all about.”In contrast, highlighting the US and Russia’s growing isolation, the 193-member UN General Assembly earlier passed a resolution drafted by Ukraine and the EU condemning Russia.Story continues below this adWhile Security Council resolutions are legally binding, General Assembly resolutions are not. However, they carry significant diplomatic and political weight by reflecting global consensus.Also read | How Trump’s pro-Russia turn has left Ukraine, Europe ‘stunned’The US, Russia, Israel, Belarus, and North Korea voted against the EU-Ukraine resolution, marking a dramatic shift since Donald Trump’s election, as he has largely absolved Vladimir Putin of responsibility for the invasion.In the vote, 93 countries supported the European nations-led resolution, which designated Russia as an aggressor and called for the withdrawal of its troops from Ukraine.Earlier on Monday, the US failed to convince the General Assembly to pass the same three-paragraph resolution that had been adopted by the Security Council. It was only approved after amendments reaffirming longstanding US support for Ukraine.