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

  • 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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The Kremlin chief sees the West as having failed with its objectives so far. Meanwhile, in Europe, the right way of dealing with Moscow is being wrestled.

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The Kremlin chief sees the West as having failed with its objectives so far. Meanwhile, in Europe, the right way of dealing with Moscow is being wrestled.

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Putin says Russia is ready for war with Europe

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Vladimir Putin claims that Russia is ready for a possible war with Europe, but claims that Moscow does not want such a conflict. The Kremlin leader says he wants to resume relations with the European states and warns that a military confrontation would not have winners. Article Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready for a war with Europe, but wants to resume relations with the European states: "We support any steps that appear first on Romania…

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