On the 12th, Russian President Putin told a U.S. delegation including Jared
Kushner and a U.S. envoy that Russia cannot accept foreign troops being
stationed in Ukraine. He said such deployments would threaten Russian national
security and would become legitimate targets for Russian forces. Putin added
Russia has not closed the door to dialogue with Europe, blamed Europe for
breaking off talks, and urging the U.S. and European states to coordinate —
saying European governments must make clear whether they want peace or war.
