Putin warns foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’
Putin warned that foreign troops in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets,” rejecting peacekeeping proposals and escalating tensions with the West.
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Russia will treat foreign troops in Ukraine as legitimate targets – Putin
Putin said any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine during ongoing fighting would be treated as “legitimate targets,” dismissing Western proposals for peacekeeping forces.
Putin doesn’t see ‘much sense’ in direct talks with Zelensky
Putin argued that any agreements with Kiev must be confirmed by referendum under Ukraine’s constitution. But to hold a referendum, the martial law imposed after the escalation of the conflict with Russia in February 2022 would need to be lifted.
‘Western Troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets’, Putin warns
Putin said any Western troops in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” for Russian attacks.
NATO stages major Baltic exercise as Germany takes command
Germany has launched a large-scale NATO military exercise in the Baltic Sea, moving troops and equipment to Lithuania as tensions with Russia remain high.
South Africa urges China to shift naval exercises to avoid G20 clash
South Africa has asked China to delay naval exercises with Russia to prevent interference with the G20 summit it will host in November.
Giorgio Armani, iconic Italian fashion designer, dies
Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who redefined global fashion with his timeless elegance and impeccable tailoring, has died at 91.
Israel threatens to inflict biblical plagues on Yemen’s Houthis
Israel’s defence minister vowed to unleash “all 10 plagues” of biblical retribution on Yemen’s Huthis amid a surge in missile attacks and retaliatory strikes.
China dismisses allegations of conspiring with N. Korea, Russia against America
China rebuffed U.S. accusations of conspiring with Russia and North Korea at a commemorative parade, affirming that its diplomatic overtures are never aimed against a third party.
UN Committee: Over 21,000 children left disabled in Gaza war
A UN committee reports that since October 2023, over 21,000 children in Gaza have been permanently disabled, with evacuation barriers and humanitarian restrictions exacerbating the crisis.