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Putin warns Europe of war if peacekeeping troops are deployed to Ukraine

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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The Russian leader lashed out at the West and said Russia posed no threat to Europe.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:38:21 UTC.

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  1. Russia strikes Ukraine with drones as Poland warns of 'escalation'

  2. Ukraine, Russia set for new round of US-mediated talks

  3. Trump claims Russia, Ukraine agree to stop hitting each other's energy targets

  4. Putin warns Europe of war if peacekeeping troops are deployed to Ukraine

  5. Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed not to hit energy targets

  6. UK armed forces member killed in crash in Ukraine

  7. Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit energy targets, Trump claims – Europe live

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