Russian president’s threat follows French proposal for postwar support for Kyiv that would include presence of Nato countries’ forces

Vladimir Putin has said any western troops placed in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” for Russian strikes, upping the stakes as Kyiv’s allies scramble to come up with a convincing offer of postwar support to Ukraine.

Speaking a day after the French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced still-vague plans for a package of support for Ukraine backed by 26 nations, Putin on Friday said any guarantees that involved boots on the ground would violate Moscow’s longstanding objections to Nato troops in Ukraine.

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  • Riddick3001@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Imagine that." The people have voted today…" Well…they’ll find out soon enough.

    Also, most worldleaders aren’t as extreme, but for sure " 100% democracy proof" implant would be an insurance/ h

    • Guilvareux@feddit.ukEnglish
      2·
      6 days ago

      I would like it to be like in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

      “At the sound of the cann…” BOOM