# Putin warns Europe there will be ‘no winners’ if tensions go too far, says Russia is ready for war but does not want one

https://mins.news/en/item/121292

- Meduza, 2026-10-29 18:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/29/if-things-go-too-far-there-will-be-no-winners-putin-warns-europe-says-russia-is-ready-for-war-but-doesn-t-want-one

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared for war with Europe but does not want one. He criticized talk in Europe of preparing for war with Russia by 2030, warning that if matters go too far, there will be no winners. Putin said Russia remembers the lessons of both world wars and is doing what it can to prevent a repeat.

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