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Putin warns Russia would target foreign troops sent to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin told US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff that Russia would target foreign troops deployed to Ukraine and rejected peacekeeping forces, calling their presence a continuation of the war. He also maintained Russia’s demand for control of four Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, casting doubt on hopes for a peace deal before the end of 2026.
Witkoff said European representatives would join the next round of talks, and the US envoys were due to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin. European leaders have yet to appoint a single negotiator; EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas argued that existing agreements already provide a security framework and said Russia should meet its obligations. The talks came amid renewed disruptions to Ukraine’s Starlink service and continued Russian attacks.
In short
- Putin warned Russia would target foreign troops sent to Ukraine.
- He reiterated demands for four Ukrainian regions and rejected peacekeepers.
- European leaders have not agreed on a single negotiator.
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The case for
Russia could argue that foreign troops in Ukraine, even under a peacekeeping label, would become a direct military presence in a conflict with Russia and risk widening the war. It could also maintain that any settlement must address its security concerns and the territorial claims it says it has made, rather than impose terms it rejects.
The case against
Ukraine and its supporters could argue that foreign forces invited to help secure a settlement would deter renewed attacks and give Ukraine credible protection while talks proceed. They could say Russia’s territorial demands and attacks undermine trust, so security arrangements must include enforceable safeguards and Russia must meet its obligations.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Putin says Russia will target foreign troops deployed to Ukraine”.