https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-says-russia-is-ready-for-war-with-europe-in-chilling-threatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-says-russia-is-ready-for-war-with-europe-in-chilling-threathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-says-russia-is-ready-for-war-with-europe-in-chilling-threat#u178263Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:33 +0000Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared for war with Europe, though he claims Moscow seeks to avoid conflict and restore ties. These comments followed phone calls on Friday with the leaders of Norway and Finland, whom Putin said did the right thing by contacting him. While asserting readiness for war, Putin warned that such a conflict would produce no winners if things go too far. He also questioned if Europe wants the Baltic Sea to resemble the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe threat coincides with Putin's ongoing efforts to reclaim historical Russian lands, inc