Putin Says Russia Is ‘Ready’ for War With Europe, Warns There Would Be No Winners
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is prepared for a potential war with Europe, though he asserted that Russia does not want such a conflict and that there would be no winners if things go too far. The warning follows a phone call with the leaders of Norway and Finland. Putin also dismissed the prospect of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia by 2030, calling it hardly possible while maintaining that Moscow seeks better European ties.
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- ✓ Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is prepared for a potential war with Europe.
- ✓ Putin asserted that there would be no winners if things go too far.
- ✓ The Russian president held a phone call with the leaders of Norway and Finland.
- ✓ Putin dismissed the prospect of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia by 2030 as hardly possible.
What changed
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly declared readiness for a war with Europe during communications with Nordic leaders.
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Putin Says Russia Is Ready for War With Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is prepared for a potential war with Europe, though he asserted that Russia does not want such a conflict and that there would be no winners if things go too far. The warning follows a phone call with the leaders of Norway and Finland. Putin also dismissed the prospect of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia by 2030, calling it hardly possible while maintaining that Moscow seeks better European ties.
Why it matters
The statements mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric regarding relations between Russia and Western nations. European planners have previously raised concerns over potential timelines for Russian aggression toward the continent. The comments came directly from the Russian president following diplomatic contacts with Nordic leaders.
What is confirmed
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is prepared for a potential war with Europe.
- Putin asserted that there would be no winners if things go too far.
- The Russian president held a phone call with the leaders of Norway and Finland.
- Putin dismissed the prospect of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia by 2030 as hardly possible.
What to watch next
- Any formal diplomatic responses from the governments of Norway and Finland regarding their call with Putin.
- Further statements from European Union or NATO officials concerning Russian military readiness claims.
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (12)
- www.independent.co.uk — Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling ...
- Українська правда — Putin says Finnish and Norwegian leaders "did the right thing" by calling him
- The Independent — Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threat
- www.dailymail.com — Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things ...
- Reuters — Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners
- The Independent — Putin issues chilling threat after talking with Norway and Finland leaders
- The Telegraph — Putin: Russia is prepared for war with Europe
- Kyiv Post — Putin Says Russia Is ‘Ready’ for War With Europe, Warns There Would Be No Winners
- Meta-Defense — Vladimir Putin cites 2030: why must Europe consider a Russian attack as early as 2027?
- www.aol.com — Putin declares Russia is 'ready' for war with Europe and says ...
- www.kyivpost.com — Putin Says Russia Is ‘Ready’ for War With Europe, Warns There ...
- hromadske.ua — Putin says Russia is ready for war with Europe, warns there ...
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