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Putin says Russia is ready for war with Europe but warns there would be no winners

Updated 2026-10-31 · told from many outlets at once

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is prepared for conflict with Europe if needed, but stated it does not want war and supports improved relations with European nations. He warned that any escalation would lead to no winners and that the West has not achieved a strategic defeat of Russia.

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