Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be a 'legitimate' target for Moscow's army, following pledges from two dozen countries to join a 'reassurance' force in the region. The conflict in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and forced millions from their homes.

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