Vladimir Putin indicated his willingness to respond to any challenge in the Baltic region. According to the president, no one wants the same situation to develop there as in the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that if it is a war between Russia and Europe, there will be no winners, we must not forget that. "We don't want any war with Europe. And they, if anyone wants, let them prepare, but now they have not achieved their goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia; It is unlikely to be possible until 2030," Putin said following the Russia-Africa summit, RIA Novosti reports. The head of state added that Moscow supports every step to restore full relations with the countries of the European Union.

Vladimir Putin indicated his willingness to respond to any challenge in the Baltic region. According to the president, no one wants the same situation to develop there as in the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that if it is a war between Russia and Europe, there will be no winners, we must not forget that. "We don't want any war with Europe. And they, if anyone wants, let them prepare, but now they have not achieved their goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia; It is unlikely to be possible until 2030," Putin said following the Russia-Africa summit, RIA Novosti reports. The head of state added that Moscow supports every step to restore full relations with the countries of the European Union.