President Putin warned that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be considered legitimate targets, following pledges of postwar security guarantees including an international force. He argued such deployments wouldn't ensure lasting peace, citing growing military ties as a conflict root cause. Macron criticized Russia's troop movements despite ceasefire talks. Recent large-scale Russian attacks targeted Western Ukraine.
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