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Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean 'war with Russia'

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Newest development Sep 13, 2026 · 2 reportsPutin warns Europe of war if peacekeeping troops are deployed to Ukraine

Speaking at the BRICS summit, President Vladimir Putin warned European countries that sending troops into Ukraine would mean "war with Russia."

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  1. Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean 'war with Russia'

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    Putin warns Europe of war if peacekeeping troops are deployed to Ukraine

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  1. CBS News

    Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine (opens CBS News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.

  2. UPI

    Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean 'war with Russia' (opens UPI)

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    Speaking at the BRICS summit, President Vladimir Putin warned European countries that sending troops into Ukraine would mean "war with Russia."

  3. Legitgov

    NATO troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia – Putin (opens Legitgov)

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    NATO troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia – Putin | 11 Sep 2026 | The deployment of troops from European NATO countries to Ukraine would mean a direct war with Russia, President Vladimir Putin warned, arguing that political shifts across the EU reflect growing public discontent with the poli…

  4. Breitbart News

    Putin Warns Europe: Send Troops to Ukraine, Get 'War with Russia' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Friday that sending any troops to help Ukraine would mean an escalation of the conflict and "war with Russia."

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Putin warns Europe of war if peacekeeping troops are deployed to Ukraine (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    European officials have warned that Russian sabotage and drone attacks are meant to discourage Western leaders from further aiding Ukraine.

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