Vladimir Putin warned during the economical forum in Vladivostok that Western forces deployed in Ukraine would become the "full-fledged target" of Russia. The Russian leader made this message in consequence to the French initiative to send western soldiers to Ukraine.
"I do not see the point in deploying (these forces) in Ukraine if there is simply a peace agreement" - Putin noted during the plenary session. At the same time, he argued that "Russia will respect Ukraine's agreements".
French military coalition
On Thursday, French president Emmanuel Macron announced the readiness of 26 countries to send troops to Ukraine. Macron hosted a gathering of alleged coalitions of willing - states willing to support Kiev.
These countries declare support "on land, sea and in the air". The aim of this initiative is to guarantee that Russia respects the possible peace agreement.
Conditions for dialog with Kiev
Putin referred to the possible of gathering with the Ukrainian side, which was 1 of the arrangements during the August gathering with US president Donald Trump in Alaska. The Russian leader announced his readiness for a summit with Ukrainian leaders, but - in the opinion of the Kremlin - specified talks should take place in Moscow.
At the same time - denying the earlier message - Putin admitted that he "does not see much sense" in dealings with Kiev. He one more time opposed Ukraine's accession to NATO, but stressed that the possible accession of this country to the European Union is "his right".
Sources used: "PAP" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
