Hey fam! Russian President Vladimir Putin dropped a bombshell at a forum in Vladivostok: any Western troops deployed to Ukraine during active conflict are "legitimate targets" for Moscow. 😮
Here’s the deal: French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries have pledged postwar security guarantees for Ukraine—including land, sea, and air support. Russia has warned that NATO moving in near its borders was off-limits, and now Putin’s doubling down.
Ukraine’s angle: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for strong security deals to stop future attacks. France and the UK, part of the "coalition of the willing," are open to sending troops after fighting ends, while the US is more inclined to offer air support rather than boots on the ground.
What’s next? Putin insists any foreign troops in Ukraine are up for grabs unless they help forge a real peace. He’s even invited Zelenskyy to Moscow—"100% safe," he says—but thinks key issues can’t be solved at the table. Zelenskyy retorted that Putin’s words aren’t backed by action. 🤔
Why it matters: Global security pacts and power plays aren’t just Euro affairs—they influence tech deals, regional diplomacy, and your daily news feed. From ASEAN unity talks to SAARC debates, the lessons on alliances and deterrence are universal. 🌏
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Putin says Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets
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