Putin says foreign troops in Ukraine will become targets for Russian forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his position on the presence of other states' military forces on Ukrainian territory. According to him, Moscow considers such a phenomenon unacceptable.

Foreign units as strike targets

During a conversation with US President's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Kremlin leader emphasised that any foreign military formations present in Ukraine would become a "legitimate target" for the Russian armed forces.

Dialogue with Europe and humanitarian aspects

Putin also touched on the issue of relations with Western partners. He stated that Russia had never ceased dialogue with Europe, but it was the Europeans who had broken off negotiations. The Russian leader expressed a desire for the United States to help European countries determine their goals — whether they seek peace or war.

In addition, the Russian president noted progress in the humanitarian sphere of the negotiation process regarding Ukraine.

Position on borders

Putin noted that Russia is aware of the Ukrainian side's violation of the so-called "grey zones". According to him, for Russia there is only one demarcation line with Ukraine — the "state border line". He likely meant the administrative boundaries of the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia.

Concluding the meeting, Putin said he wanted peace in Ukraine to be eternal.