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Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners

Putin said Moscow wants restored ties with European nations and warned that Baltic Sea restrictions could deepen tensions, with no winners in any conflict.

  • On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that conflict with Europe could leave "no winners at all," stating Moscow does not seek war but will "respond to any challenge."
  • Putin defended Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere for calling him this week, rejecting criticism that such diplomatic contact departed from the collective European stance toward Moscow.
  • Following a Russia-Africa summit, the Russian leader stated he supports "restoring full-fledged and complete relations with European countries," emphasizing that open communication is essential for diplomacy.
  • Addressing maritime security, Putin warned against restricting navigation in the Baltic Sea, cautioning that interference could lead to disruptions comparable to the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Putin asserted that Western nations have not achieved their goal to "inflict a strategic defeat on Russia," warning that any state pursuing confrontation should prepare for consequences.
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Russian President Putin states that Moscow does not want a military confrontation with Europe. At the same time, he warns of an escalation in the Baltic Sea.

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Putin says he is open to discussions with the West and says he does not want an escalation in the Baltic Sea. ...

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vz.ru broke the news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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