Russia does not want war with Europe, but is ready for it. President Vladimir Putin stated this at a press conference after the Russia-Africa summit. If the leaders of the European Union have not yet achieved the strategic defeat of Russia, it is unlikely that they will achieve it by 2030, the head of state noted. "Many people only talk about preparing for war by 2030. We are ready, but we don't want any war. They have not achieved their goals now, they have not inflicted a strategic defeat on Russia, and it is unlikely to happen until 1930. And if it goes too far, there will be no winners at all. Don't forget that. The head of state also shared details of a recent phone call with his Finnish counterpart Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora. "They immediately emphasized that they do not represent the European Union, but communicate in a national capacity. The conversation was on their initiative, several questions came up," the president shared. According to Putin, such contacts are useful because not everyone in Europe wants to defeat Russia. Many countries want to create a constructive dialogue. Moscow has always supported such steps and is ready to restore full relations with EU countries and the Union as a whole. Video not loading? Look at MAX.

Russia does not want war with Europe, but is ready for it. President Vladimir Putin stated this at a press conference after the Russia-Africa summit. If the leaders of the European Union have not yet achieved the strategic defeat of Russia, it is unlikely that they will achieve it by 2030, the head of state noted. "Many people only talk about preparing for war by 2030. We are ready, but we don't want any war. They have not achieved their goals now, they have not inflicted a strategic defeat on Russia, and it is unlikely to happen until 1930. And if it goes too far, there will be no winners at all. Don't forget that. The head of state also shared details of a recent phone call with his Finnish counterpart Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora. "They immediately emphasized that they do not represent the European Union, but communicate in a national capacity. The conversation was on their initiative, several questions came up," the president shared. According to Putin, such contacts are useful because not everyone in Europe wants to defeat Russia. Many countries want to create a constructive dialogue. Moscow has always supported such steps and is ready to restore full relations with EU countries and the Union as a whole. Video not loading? Look at MAX.