Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that any foreign troop deployment in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets for destruction. He expressed skepticism about reaching peace agreements with Ukraine, while emphasizing that security guarantees should be mutual for both Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed security guarantees from 26 European states, which would involve peacekeepers after a ceasefire. Macron also mentioned potential economic sanctions against Moscow to encourage negotiations.