Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia
Putin said any European troop deployment would trigger direct conflict as Ukraine’s allies weigh security guarantees and Western military support continues.
- On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations against deploying troops to Kyiv, stating such action would mean "war with Russia" while denying intent to threaten Europe.
- Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Putin on Friday to discuss expanding cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and defence, their second meeting in less than two weeks.
- Putin asserted that all European issues were settled following the Second World War, claiming actions countering international law ignore consent given during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- While various European nations continue supporting Ukraine, the United States has attempted a mediator role; earlier this month, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after visiting Moscow.
- The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has now entered its fifth year as the ongoing war remains a focal point of international diplomatic efforts.
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Putin drew a clear red line
At the Brics summit in India, Vladimir Putin assured that Moscow did not intend to threaten European countries. However, he warned that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to a war against Russia. - "This is equivalent to a war against Russia": Vladimir Putin threatens Europe if troops are sent to Ukraine (International).
‘Western troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia’: Putin ahead of Brics meet
President Putin warned that the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine would escalate into war with Russia. He refuted claims that Russia poses a threat to European countries, stating that previous disagreements have been settled. Furthermore, he pointed out that the current challenges facing Europe stem from significant political and economic miscalculations by the West.
During an interview during his visit to New Delhi, Kremlin chief Putin said: If Western soldiers are in Ukraine, that is equivalent to a war against Russia. WORLD reporter Christoph Wanner reports.
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