A day after the concept was discussed among European nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday any foreign troops sent to Ukraine would become "legitimate targets for destruction."

Putin made the remarks in response to the concept of a European-constructed "reassurance force," while speaking at the annual Eastern Economic Forum in the Russian Pacific port city of Vladivostok.

"If any troops appear there, especially now, during the fighting, we assume that they will be legitimate targets for destruction," Putin said in a speech during the forum Friday.

"Peace guarantees must be for both Russia and Ukraine."

Putin also touched on the possibility of reaching a peace deal with Ukraine, calling the idea "practically impossible."

Moscow continues to steadfastly reject any idea o

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