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Putin threatens to target any Western troops sent to Ukraine

European Council President Antonio Costa speaks during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President in Uzhhorod on September 5, 2025. [Photo by AFP]

President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be "legitimate" targets for Russia's army, as Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky said "thousands" could be sent as part of a peacekeeping force.

Two dozen countries, led by France and Britain, pledged Thursday to join a "reassurance" force on land, at sea and in the air to patrol any agreement to end the war, unleashed by Russia's February 2022 invasion.

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