# Russian diplomat warns of consequences if Western troops deploy in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/80434

- TASS, 2026-09-30 14:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2195193

> Russia would view the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine as NATO forces appearing on its borders, with all the consequences that would entail, diplomat Yulia Zhdanova said. She also accused European governments of preparing their defense industries, state apparatuses, economies and civilian infrastructure for aggressive action against Russia.

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