Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin warns Europe sending troops to Kyiv’s aid means war with Moscow

The ongoing war in Ukraine has escalated with reports of the first naval battle between unmanned drones and continued Russian warnings to Europe. Casualties were reported across multiple Ukrainian regions as the conflict persists.
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The conflict continues to have significant geopolitical implications, with potential for wider European involvement and ongoing humanitarian crises.
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