Putin Warns of No Winners in Potential War with Europe, Claims Russia Ready for Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a press conference that in a potential war with Europe, there would be no winners. He stated that Russia is prepared for war but does not seek it, countering Western claims of military preparations by 2030. The statements were reported by multiple Russian state and affiliated media outlets.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources mention the press conference was following the Russia-Africa summit, while others do not specify the event.
The press conference was dedicated to Russia-Africa relations.
The press conference followed the Russia-Africa summit.
The exact phrasing of Putin's warning about 'no winners' is slightly different across sources.
There will be no winners.
There would be no winners.
If the situation goes too far, there will be no winners.
Some sources attribute the statements to RIA Novosti, while others do not.
The statements were reported by RIA Novosti.
The statements were reported by Saba News Agency.
The exact date of the press conference is reported as October 29, 2026, by most sources, but one source reports it as October 30.
The statements were made on October 30.
The statements were made on October 29.
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit stated that Russia is ready for war with Europe, about the necessity of preparing for which many Western leaders speak by 2030, however, Russia does not want this war. The head of state emphasized that Russia has all the necessary resources to protect its interests, however, is categorically not interested in escalating the confrontation [...]
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Russia is prepared for a potential war with Europe, even though it does not want it, declared Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit
Putin: Russia does not want war with Europe but is ready for it Saba News Agency
He warned that there would be no winners in a European war.
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If the situation goes too far, there will be no winners in the war between Russia and Europe. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 29.