Putin: We are ready for war with Europe, but we do not want war. If the conflict escalates, there will be no winners. The President of Russia at a joint press conference with African leaders: Many in Europe are talking about being ready for war by 2030. We are ready now, but we have no desire for war with Europe. If European countries want to prepare for war, let them. But if the situation escalates too much and fighting escalates, there will be no winners. No one should forget that.

Putin: We are ready for war with Europe, but we do not want war. If the conflict escalates, there will be no winners. The President of Russia at a joint press conference with African leaders: Many in Europe are talking about being ready for war by 2030. We are ready now, but we have no desire for war with Europe. If European countries want to prepare for war, let them. But if the situation escalates too much and fighting escalates, there will be no winners. No one should forget that.