Putin Warns Foreign Troop Deployment in Ukraine Would Be Considered a Threat to Russia’s Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping arrangement would be considered a threat to Russia’s national security.
Putin said the presence of foreign military forces on Ukrainian territory would effectively mean the continuation of the war rather than the establishment of lasting peace.
His remarks highlight Moscow’s strong opposition to proposals for deploying international or Western troops in Ukraine as part of a future peace agreement.
The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with disagreements over security guarantees, territorial issues and the role of foreign forces remaining major obstacles to a potential settlement.