Putin Says Russia Is ‘Ready’ for War With Europe, Warns There Would Be No Winners
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready for a war with Europe but does not want one, warning that any escalation would have no winners. He also defended Finnish and Norwegian leaders for holding a phone call with him despite criticism from other European officials, while threatening to respond to challenges in the Baltic Sea.
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[Claude] All three reports cover the same Putin remarks about Russia's readiness for war with Europe and the no-winners warning, and none contradict Report 1.
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