Russia is ready for war with Europe in 2030, but it does not want war. There will be no winners in this war, Vladimir Putin said. "They, if anyone wants, let them prepare. But if they did not achieve their goal now - to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, then it is unlikely to be possible by 1930. And if it goes too far, then there will be no winners at all," the Russian president said at a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit. Putin also said that if someone tries to close the Baltic Sea to Russia, a situation like the Strait of Hormuz will arise. "We don't want it, but we will respond to any challenge," he said.

Russia is ready for war with Europe in 2030, but it does not want war. There will be no winners in this war, Vladimir Putin said. "They, if anyone wants, let them prepare. But if they did not achieve their goal now - to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, then it is unlikely to be possible by 1930. And if it goes too far, then there will be no winners at all," the Russian president said at a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit. Putin also said that if someone tries to close the Baltic Sea to Russia, a situation like the Strait of Hormuz will arise. "We don't want it, but we will respond to any challenge," he said.