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Putin warns of war if Europe sends troops to Ukraine; Russia intensifies strikes

Russian forces have intensified their air campaign in Ukraine, targeting civilian areas and infrastructure with missiles and drones, resulting in casualties and destruction. President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning that any deployment of European troops into Ukraine would be considered a direct act of war against Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated a willingness to meet Putin at the upcoming G20 summit, though Russia's stance on such a meeting remains conditional. AI

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Putin warns of war if Europe sends troops to Ukraine; Russia intensifies strikes

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Volodymyr Yurchuk, Elise Morton, The Associated Press ·

    As Europe weighs a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, Putin warns sending troops ‘means a war with Russia’

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said two incidents along Ukraine’s borders with Poland and Moldova this week were a preview of potential intensified Russian provocations.