Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any foreign troops deployed in Ukraine, particularly before a ceasefire, would be considered legitimate targets for Russian forces. This statement follows a Paris meeting where European leaders finalized a plan outlining postwar security guarantees for Ukraine, involving potential troop deployments from numerous countries. Putin claims this hasn't been seriously discussed with Russia, while his spokesperson emphasized the danger to Russia's security. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the existence of a plan involving thousands of troops, but details remain incomplete.

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