# Putin says Russia will not attack Europe and blames Ukraine for peace-talk breakdown

https://mins.news/en/item/74634

- Meduza, 2026-09-25 22:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/26/putin-says-russia-will-not-attack-europe-and-blames-ukraine-for-the-breakdown-in-peace-talks

> Vladimir Putin said Ukraine’s alleged attacks on Moscow, drone strikes and hits on polling stations on the main State Duma election day had led Russia to reconsider negotiations. He said Russia had no plans for military action against Europe, while accusing European countries of escalating tensions and using Ukraine against Russia.

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