Putin: Sending NATO forces to Ukraine could lead to a nuclear war. In his annual speech to parliament, the Russian president warned of the possibility of Western soldiers on Ukrainian soil.
He added that Moscow will not allow interference in its "internal affairs" The scenario of direct involvement of the Western countries in the war, which is in its third year, was raised this week on by French President Emmanuel Macron. However, the United States and other European countries were quick to clarify that they do not intend to send ground forces.