Putin: Europe starts the war, we are ready

According to Isna, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an economic and investment forum on Tuesday evening: “The West has failed to manage the global economy with sanctions, and although Russia feels external pressure, its economy is successfully coping with the challenges.”

According to the Sputnik News agency, the Russian president continued: “Western countries want to eliminate competitors and preserve their former privileges and monopoly, which is fading away. Also, the chaos in the modern world is caused by the non-competitive actions of some western countries.

Russia will cooperate with most countries of the world

Stating that Russia, China and India have united with each other through years of friendship and strategic cooperation, Putin emphasized: “The vast majority of countries in the world have a pragmatic approach and Russia will cooperate with them.”

He also announced numerous joint projects between Russia, India and China in the fields of energy, industry and agriculture and said: “Russia intends to bring cooperation with China and India to a new qualitative level by increasing the technology component.”

The Russian President mentioned that he will discuss and consult with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about increasing the import of Indian goods to the Russian market.

Describing the economic situation of his country, Vladimir Putin noted: “The public financial situation in Russia is stable, and the priorities of the Russian budget are fully financed.”

Russia is ready to cooperate with foreign companies

While emphasizing that Russia is ready to cooperate with foreign companies, Putin said: “Russia follows a balanced and responsible budget policy, and Russia’s budget deficit is still moderate. Moreover, Russia’s national debt remains one of the lowest in the world.”

He added: “The reduction of inflation in Russia has become an important achievement in 2025, and the annual inflation in Russia will reach below 6% by the end of December, which is lower than the forecasts.”

Europeans have no peace plan

The Russian president said about Europe’s hostile actions: “If Europe starts a war with Russia, soon there will be no one left to negotiate.”

He emphasized: “Russia does not intend to go to war with European countries, but if Europe starts a war, Russia is ready right now.” “Russia also allows the Europeans to return to negotiations if they take into account the realities of the battlefield.”

“The Europeans have no peace plan and are currently blocking US efforts to reach an agreement,” Vladimir Putin noted.

Referring to the continuation of military operations in Ukraine, the Russian president said: “Russia will expand the range of attacks on Ukrainian ports and the ships that enter them. “On the other hand, Kyiv is not concerned about current economic issues or front line issues because it is busy begging for money right now.”

He clarified: “If Kiev continues piracy against Russian ships, Russia may cut off Ukraine’s connection with the sea.”

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