Putin: Western troops in Ukraine would be fair 'targets' DW 09/05/2025
The Kremlin warns Western military deployments in Ukraine would be treated as legitimate targets while Ukraine strikes a Russian refinery and allies pledge postwar security forces.
Ukraine war briefing: No action from Trump as another Putin deadline passes
Russia is conducting troop buildups and strikes while Ukraine seeks responses and European allies prepare postwar security guarantees pending tangible U.S. support.