Additional statements by President Vladimir Putin: Many in Europe are preparing for war with Russia by 2030. Russia is ready, but does not want war The West failed to achieve its goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia If a war breaks out between Russia and Europe, "there will be no winners", and no one in Europe should "forget it" Russia has a strong memory of the lessons of World War I and World War II and is doing everything to ensure that such a thing does not happen again The telephone conversation with the President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Storr took place On their own initiative, the leaders of Finland and Norway immediately emphasized that they do not represent the European Union as an organization, but call on their "national capabilities". The call from the Finnish and Norwegian leaders was appropriate, despite the criticism they faced in Europe. Russia does not want the situation in the Baltic Sea to be similar to that in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Russia is ready to respond to any challenge in the Baltic Sea. Moscow supports every step towards the restoration of relations with European countries.

Additional statements by President Vladimir Putin: Many in Europe are preparing for war with Russia by 2030. Russia is ready, but does not want war The West failed to achieve its goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia If a war breaks out between Russia and Europe, "there will be no winners", and no one in Europe should "forget it" Russia has a strong memory of the lessons of World War I and World War II and is doing everything to ensure that such a thing does not happen again The telephone conversation with the President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Storr took place On their own initiative, the leaders of Finland and Norway immediately emphasized that they do not represent the European Union as an organization, but call on their "national capabilities". The call from the Finnish and Norwegian leaders was appropriate, despite the criticism they faced in Europe. Russia does not want the situation in the Baltic Sea to be similar to that in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Russia is ready to respond to any challenge in the Baltic Sea. Moscow supports every step towards the restoration of relations with European countries.