https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-declares-russia-ready-for-war-with-europe-but-warns-there-ll-be-no-winnersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-declares-russia-ready-for-war-with-europe-but-warns-there-ll-be-no-winnershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-declares-russia-ready-for-war-with-europe-but-warns-there-ll-be-no-winners#u177538Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:21:15 +0000Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared for war with Europe if tensions escalate, though he insists Moscow does not want such a conflict. Following phone calls with the leaders of Finland and Norway, Putin asserted that a war would result in no winners. While expressing readiness for combat, he claimed Russia seeks to restore relations with European nations and supports steps to improve ties. Putin also dismissed the possibility of Russia suffering a strategic defeat by 2030, calling it hardly possible.Why it mattersThese threats emerge amid ongoing tensions over Ukrain