The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, threatened European countries by stating that sending troops to Ukraine would be considered "a war against Russia". The statement comes at a time of growing tension between Moscow and the West.
Putin guaranteed that Russia does not intend to enter into conflict with European countries, seeking to project an image of restraint. However, he made clear that there are limits he is not willing to cross.
The sending of Western military personnel to Ukrainian territory is pointed to by the Russian leader as a "red line" that, if crossed, would have serious consequences for international relations between Russia and Europe.
These statements represent a direct warning to NATO and Western countries that have been debating more direct military support to Ukraine, intensifying the debate about the limits of Western involvement in the conflict.
