# Putin Says Russia Is Ready for War with Europe, Cites No Winners

> Vladimir Putin told a Russia-Africa press conference that Moscow is prepared for war with Europe but does not want it, warning that any escalation could leave no winners.

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- Published: 2026-10-29T23:39:32+05:00
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- Section: Politics
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## Key points

- Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready for war with Europe but does not want it.
- He claimed the West failed to achieve a strategic defeat of Russia and said this is unlikely by 2030.
- Putin warned that further escalation could leave "no winners at all."
- He referenced the Strait of Hormuz situation and said Moscow does not want a similar event in the Baltic Sea.
- Germany recently raised its war-risk assessment with Russia to the second-highest level.

## Why it matters

The statements signal heightened tensions between Russia and Europe, affecting NATO members and energy markets linked to the Strait of Hormuz and Baltic Sea regions.

## Article

Vladimir Putin announced at a Russia-Africa press conference that Russia is "ready for war with Europe, but we don't want it," urging the West to prepare for a possible attack.

He added, "As for them - if anyone desires such a thing, let them prepare," and claimed the West had "failed to achieve their goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia."

Putin boasted that it is "highly unlikely that this will be possible by 2030" and warned, "If things go too far, there will be no winners at all."

The leader also said Moscow does not want a scenario like the Strait of Hormuz conflict to repeat in the Baltic Sea, referencing fuel shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war and the blocked waterway.

His remarks come as concerns grow over increased Russian "hybrid attacks" on NATO members. Earlier this month, Germany raised its war-risk assessment with Russia to the second-highest level for the first time.

## Frequently asked questions

### What did Putin say about war with Europe?

Putin said Russia is ready for war with Europe but does not want it, urging the West to prepare.

### When does Putin think the West could defeat Russia?

He said it is highly unlikely the West will achieve a strategic defeat of Russia by 2030.

### What risk level did Germany assign to a possible war with Russia?

Germany raised its risk assessment of war with Russia to the second-highest level earlier this month.


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