Putin said Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr were right to call him on despite the criticism, arguing that some Europeans want dialogue rather than a defeat of Russia. Although he expressed support for restoring ties with Europe, he warned that Moscow was ready for war with the continent. However, there will be no winners in it, he said.

Putin said Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr were right to call him on despite the criticism, arguing that some Europeans want dialogue rather than a defeat of Russia. Although he expressed support for restoring ties with Europe, he warned that Moscow was ready for war with the continent. However, there will be no winners in it, he said.