Russia warns Western forces in Ukraine would be considered 'legitimate combat targets'
Russia warned that any Western military forces deployed to Ukraine under a post-war security arrangement would be considered legitimate combat targets.
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Open questions and key claims
Ukraine is willing to do whatever it takes to end its war with Russia.
There have been almost 500 drones and 40 missiles, including Kinzhals, targeting Kyiv.
A deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine was “95% done”.
Macron said that several thousand French soldiers could be deployed to Ukraine to maintain peace, but will not be engaged in combat.
Starmer said the UK and France will establish military hubs across Ukraine and build protected facilities for weapons and military equipment.
Not all details of these discussions can be made public at this stage.
Valentyn Nalyvaichenko said that he sees nothing good for the security of the country and for special operations.
Russia warned that Western forces in Ukraine would be considered 'legitimate combat targets'.
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