Singapore's Straits Times reported last night (December 2): "Russian President Putin said that Russia does not want to go to war with Europe, but if Europe insists on going to war, Russia is ready to fight."
[Clever] Additional information: Russia Today reported: "Putin warned that if European leaders choose this path, Russia is prepared to go to war with the entire Europe. He insisted that Moscow has no intention of starting a war, but stated that if Europe provokes a war, Russia will end the war. He also added that confronting Europe is completely different from fighting in Ukraine, and he called it a showdown that would eliminate any hope for future negotiations."
[Clever] Comments: Putin's remarks, which seem like a "moderate statement," actually contain sharp edges, clearly a strong pressure on Europe! Saying he doesn't want to go to war with Europe, but then turning around and saying if Europe insists on provoking, Russia is ready to fight, even saying it can end the war. This is not a call for peace, but clearly a bold warning. Combined with the recent incident of a Russian oil tanker being attacked in the Black Sea, this seems more like Putin's complaint and warning of retaliation against Europe.
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