Putin: Foreign Troops in Ukraine Will Be Legitimate Targets

Russian Response to Foreign Troop Pledges

• 🎯 Vladimir Putin stated that any foreign troops deployed in Ukraine, especially during the ongoing military action, would be considered legitimate targets.
• 💡 Putin questioned the necessity of deploying foreign troops even after peace is signed, emphasizing that if Ukraine receives security guarantees, Russia should receive them as well.

Ukrainian President's Perspective

• 🤝 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed pledges from a coalition of 26 countries to deploy troops for post-war security.
• ⚡ Zelenskyy stressed the importance of security guarantees being effective immediately, even during the war, not just after it concludes.
• 💬 He indicated that discussions with each country regarding their specific support contributions would occur in the coming weeks.

US Stance and Future Discussions

• 🇺🇸 President Donald Trump has ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine but mentioned the US could provide security guarantees without detailing their nature.
• 🗣️ Trump indicated he would engage in new discussions with Vladimir Putin.