Putin Warns European Troop Deployment in Ukraine Would Mean War Against Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that deploying European troops to Ukraine would constitute "a war against Russia." He denied that Russia poses a threat to European countries and accused European leaders of exaggerating an imaginary Russian threat. Russia has repeatedly stated that Western troop deployment in Ukraine is a red line. While European leaders have discussed such deployments, no troops have been sent. Putin's remarks reflect ongoing tensions amid Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and NATO's expansion concerns.