https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-claims-rights-of-russian-speakers-are-being-violated-in-the-baltic-states-but-says-russia-is-not-preparing-for-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-claims-rights-of-russian-speakers-are-being-violated-in-the-baltic-states-but-says-russia-is-not-preparing-for-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-claims-rights-of-russian-speakers-are-being-violated-in-the-baltic-states-but-says-russia-is-not-preparing-for-war#u87081Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:16:49 +0000Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that Moscow is not preparing for war with Europe. At the same time, he alleged that the rights of Russian speakers are being violated in the Baltic states. These statements drew skepticism from the Baltics, where officials heard familiar Kremlin rhetoric. Meanwhile, Russian officials and state television have discussed desiring fear from European nations regarding potential conflict.Why it mattersThe statements highlight ongoing tensions between Russia and European nations, particularly border states concerned about regional security. Baltic authoritie