Vladimir Putin told Nato countries on Thursday they risked nuclear conflict if they sent troops to Ukraine, adding that Russia must strengthen its western military district after Finland and Sweden’s admission to the Atlantic alliance.

The United States and key European allies this week said they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine, after France hinted at the possibility.

#russia #putin #nato

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/worldnew...

Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/...

Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Telegraph.co.uk and    / telegraphtv   are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's bestselling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.