Putin makes new threat if foreign troops are deployed to Ukraine before peace deal

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Putin's comments came hours after European leaders pledged their commitment to a potential peacekeeping force

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine before a peace agreement has been signed would be considered “legitimate targets” by Moscow's forces.