Escalation Fears: Putin Warns Against Foreign Military Presence in Ukraine

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine shows signs of intensifying, indicated by a recent statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin has issued a clear warning that any foreign troops stationed in Ukraine before a peace agreement will not be spared by Moscow’s military, effectively becoming valid targets. Putin’s remarks were delivered at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. This warning follows discussions among European leaders about the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces to Ukraine. While European nations frame this as a security measure for Ukraine, Russia interprets it as a preparation for direct military engagement. Concurrently, fighting continues, with both sides exchanging attacks.