The Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened European countries by stating that sending troops to Ukraine would be considered an act of war against Russia. The statement reinforces the confrontational tone between Russia and the West in the context of the conflict.
The Kremlin rejected a possible meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the G20 gathering, which would take place in December in Miami. The refusal represents another episode of impasse in attempts at dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Putin has repeatedly insisted that any movement of European troops on Ukrainian territory would be interpreted as a direct declaration of war to Russia. This position complicates discussions about possible diplomatic solutions to the conflict.
