Politics
Putin warns Europe that any direct war with Russia would have no winners
October 29, 2026 at 09:59 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin said any direct war between Russia and Europe would have no winners, while Western states prepare their defenses.
- Putin, speaking at a Moscow press conference after the Russia-Africa summit, said Russia does not want war with Europe but is ready for any threats to its security.
- Putin said several European countries are preparing for war with Russia by 2030, while Moscow is ready but does not want a conflict.
- Putin said his calls with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre came at their initiative, as non-EU representatives.
- German army inspector Christian Freuding called for accelerating NATO defensive preparation after a reconnaissance tour of the Baltic states.