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Investing.com -- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Tuesday that Russia is prepared for war with European powers if they seek conflict, while emphasizing that Moscow does not want such an outcome.
During his address, Putin stated that European nations have made "absolutely unacceptable" demands regarding a potential peace settlement for Ukraine.
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"If Europe wants to fight war, we are ready now," Putin said, escalating his rhetoric against European nations.
The Russian leader claimed that Europeans have "detached themselves" from peace talks and are hindering the U.S. administration and President Trump’s efforts to achieve peace through negotiations.
"Europeans do not have peaceful agenda, they are on the side of war," Putin asserted.
Putin highlighted the strategic importance of Pokrovsk in Ukraine, describing it as "a great base for fulfilling goals" and reiterating that it is now "fully in Russia’s army control," a statement Ukrainian officials have rebuffed.