Vladimir Putin responds to claims of war with Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to claims that European countries would enter into a war with Russia by 2030 during a statement made following the Russia-Africa Summit held in Moscow.

Speaking at a press conference with Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, Putin stated that they have no desire for any war with Europe. The Russian leader, who used the expressions, "We are prepared above all else. However, we do not want any war with Europe. If there is anyone who wants it, let them prepare," argued that Western countries have failed to achieve their goals of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia and will not be able to do so by 2030.

Putin emphasized that there would be no winner in the event of a possible conflict. Furthermore, referring to his telephone conversations with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on October 27, he expressed that Russia is ready to redevelop relations with Europe and establish a constructive dialogue environment.