Putin Warns European Troops in Ukraine Would Trigger War with Russia as Strikes Kill 8
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Updated · CBS New York · Sep 12
Putin Warns European Troops in Ukraine Would Trigger War with Russia as Strikes Kill 8
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Sep 12
Summary
Putin said at the BRICS summit in India that any European troop deployment to Ukraine would amount to direct war with Russia, rejecting a peacekeeping option some European leaders have backed.
Eight civilians were killed and dozens wounded in Russian attacks Saturday, including 35 injured in a massive strike on Odesa, as Moscow intensified missile and drone pressure ahead of winter.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said recent attacks near crossings with Moldova and Poland preview possible Russian provocations along Ukraine’s border routes into Europe.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine struck two chemical facilities in Russia and repeated he would meet Putin at the December G20 in Miami if both are invited, while Moscow said any talks would not pause its war.
As Ukraine strikes deep into Russian chemical plants, could this widening long-range exchange trigger the European troop deployment Putin just warned against?
With winter looming and infrastructure crumbling, will the deep personal hostility between Putin and Zelenskyy doom any chances of a sudden peace deal?
Under Siege: The September 2026 Russian Air Campaign, Humanitarian Crisis, and NATO’s Response to Hybrid Warfare
Overview
In September 2026, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, causing widespread civilian casualties and severe damage to infrastructure. These relentless air campaigns, especially targeting electricity and heating, left public services strained and forced many Ukrainians to adapt to life underground. As Ukraine responded with long-range strikes inside Russia, the conflict escalated, impacting both countries’ economies and daily life. Meanwhile, shifting U.S. policy pushed European allies to take greater responsibility for defense, while Russia faced growing internal economic pressure and public pessimism, highlighting the deepening humanitarian and geopolitical crisis.