Putin Warns Foreign Troops in Ukraine Could Be Targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that any foreign troops in Ukraine, especially before a ceasefire, would be considered 'legitimate targets' by Russia. This comes amid European efforts to establish postwar security guarantees for Ukraine, with some countries willing to contribute military support. Putin emphasized that the presence of foreign troops near Russia's border is dangerous, and discussions about deploying European forces in Ukraine have not been serious yet. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy mentioned that security guarantees are still being finalized, with troop support likely in the thousands.