Russian President Putin warned on that Western troops in Ukraine would be targets for Moscow. He spoke after France said 26 countries pledged postwar security guarantees to Ukraine. Putin stated Russia went to war partly to prevent NATO forces in Ukraine. He called Western troops 'legitimate targets for destruction' if deployed now. Putin offered to host Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Moscow for talks. Zelenskyy said he's ready to meet but doubts Putin wants to end the war. To stay informed, follow trusted news sources for updates on the Ukraine situation. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 17:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Russian President Putin warned on that Western troops in Ukraine would be targets for Moscow
- He spoke after France said 26 countries pledged postwar security guarantees to Ukraine
- Putin stated Russia went to war partly to prevent NATO forces in Ukraine