Russian president says long-term peace deal omits need for Western security guarantees

PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be a "legitimate" target for Moscow's army, a day after Kyiv's Western…

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine are legitimate targets; discusses gas pipeline to China at economic forum.

The chilling threat came just a day after Kyiv 's allies said they had signed up to a plan that could see foreign soldiers stationed in Ukraine to guarantee any future peace deal.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on August 30 that the actions of the "coalition of the willing" are aimed at undermining the emerging progress in the Ukrainian…

Moscow hits out at plan by Kyiv’s allies to send forces as a security guarantee following any peace deal.

Russian president says long-term peace deal omits need for Western security guarantees

The Russian leader made the threat a day after European leaders said they were willing to deploy forces on the ground to secure an agreement to end the war.

The Russian dictator's comments came hours after European leaders repledged their commitment to a potential peacekeeping force.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s...

A day after the concept was discussed among European nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday any foreign troops sent to Ukraine would become "legitimate targets for…

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