Putin says Russia will not attack Europe, blames Ukraine for talks collapse
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is not preparing military action against Europe and has no such plan. He accused Ukraine of derailing negotiations by launching over 1,600 drones at Moscow on the main day of Russia's State Duma elections. Putin said Russia will decide on resuming talks based on its own interests.
Key Facts
- Putin said Ukraine launched over 1,600 drones at Moscow on the main day of Russia's State Duma elections.
- Putin stated Russia has no plan for military action against Europe and is not preparing for it.
- Putin said Russia will respond to the drone attacks and decide on resuming talks based on its own interests.
- Putin claimed Ukraine is seeking a ceasefire because Russia's retaliatory strikes are devastating.
Drone Attacks on Moscow
Putin said Ukraine launched over 1,600 drones at Moscow on the main day of Russia's State Duma elections. He said the attacks targeted polling stations and occurred shortly before the elections. Putin said Russia will consider how to respond to the attack.
Negotiations and Ceasefire
Putin said Ukraine announced readiness to return to negotiations shortly before the State Duma elections. He said Russia was ready to restore contacts after the elections, but Kyiv's attack on the main voting day derailed the process. Putin said Russia will make decisions on resuming talks based on its own interests. He claimed Ukraine is raising the issue of a ceasefire because Russia's retaliatory strikes are so devastating.
Europe and Baltic States
Putin said Russia is not preparing for military action against Europe and has no such plan. He accused European states of exaggerating the situation and engaging in provocations. Putin said Russia is aware of violations of Russian speakers' rights in the Baltic states and will respond through humanitarian means.
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