The presence of any foreign troops on the territory of Ukraine is unacceptable to Russia. If troops are sent, they will become a legitimate target for us, and the war will immediately resume. We believe it threatens Russia's security. The Europeans know about it. What do we hear from them? that after the completion of peace they will immediately send soldiers to Ukraine? What does it mean immediately? The war will be renewed."
- Putin said to Levitkoff and Kushner.