European Troop Deployment In Ukraine Would Be "War Against Russia": Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would be considered an act of war against Russia. He dismissed claims that Russia poses a threat to Europe, characterizing such fears as imaginary and politically motivated.
Why it matters
This statement serves as a direct warning to NATO and European nations, escalating the rhetoric surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to "a war against Russia" and said Moscow did not "pose a threat". "At the moment, they say they are considering how to send troops onto Ukrainian territory. That means a war against Russia," Russian news agencies quoted him as saying, referring to European leaders."We are not threatening and have no intention of threatening European countries. Why would we?
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