# Europe more aggressive towards Russia than US, Putin says

https://mins.news/en/item/82366

- TASS, 2026-10-01 18:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2196273

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said leading European countries are taking a much more aggressive stance towards Russia than the United States. He argued that domestic economic and political pressures may be driving European governments to create additional crises with Russia, while Washington ultimately bases its policy on national interests.

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