Putin says Russia will target foreign troops in Ukraine amid Starlink disruptions

The Guardian reported that Vladimir Putin warned US negotiators that Russia would target any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine. The warning was delivered during talks at the Kremlin with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday. At the same time, the Ukrainian military was dealing with renewed disruptions to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service, which the report said has hampered communications.

According to the outlet, Putin refused to soften his territorial demands during the meeting, insisting on full control over four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed. The remarks were described as hardline, linking the threat to the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine’s forces.

The Guardian noted that the combination of a threat to foreign troops and the loss of satellite connectivity could affect the dynamics of the conflict and diplomatic talks.

Why it matters

The statement raises the risk of direct confrontation with foreign forces, while the Starlink outages could weaken Ukraine’s military communications.

Key details

Location

Russia · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

12 Nov 2026, 22:56 IST

Key names

Ukraine, Ukrainian, Vladimir Putin, Elon Musk’s Starlink

Section

World

Sources

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• The GuardianPutin says Russia would target foreign troops deployed to Ukraine 12 Nov, 22:56

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