# Putin says Europe is 'preparing for war'

https://mins.news/en/video/65486

- France 24 English, 2026-09-19 13:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djiC2lNDs4I

> As the West continues to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine and support Kyiv through economic and military measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin says NATO is expanding its reach and influence with the aim of preparing for war with Russia. The report includes analysis by Alexander Titov, a lecturer in Modern European History at Queen's University Belfast.

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