# Putin says EU countries may ‘collapse on their own’ over economic mistakes

https://mins.news/en/item/82343

- TASS, 2026-10-01 18:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2196271

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said EU countries could “collapse on their own” because they continue making mistakes that harm their economies. He said Europe’s problems stem from the economy and are mounting, while leaving decisions on relations with Russia to European countries and the European Commission.

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