Putin Threatens Europe: Sending Troops to Ukraine Equals War with Russia

Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine, stating it would mean war. New attacks kill civilians across the country.

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September 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — Russian forces killed eight civilians and injured dozens in Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities, as President Vladimir Putin warned that European nations sending troops into the country would trigger a direct conflict with Russia.

Speaking at a BRICS summit in India, Putin stated that any deployment of European military personnel in Ukraine would equate to a full-scale war with Russia. He emphasized that such an action would not be tolerated, saying, ‘That means a war with Russia.’ This comes amid growing concerns over potential peacekeeping efforts by European nations, which Moscow has repeatedly dismissed as unacceptable.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighted recent border incidents involving Ukraine and Poland, as well as Moldova, warning of possible increased Russian provocations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials reported multiple drone strikes across the country, including attacks in Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and Odesa, causing casualties and significant damage. In a separate development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed his forces targeted two chemical facilities in Russia, though regional governors have yet to comment.

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