Russia: The Russian side has no intention of attacking Europe, but is prepared for a military response.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said in an interview on a program of the independent Russian television channel NTV that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe, but is ready to make a full military response if necessary. — On February 8, the independent Russian television channel NTV released the above report.
Lavrov emphasized: "We have no intention of attacking any European country, which makes no sense for us at all. But once Europe turns its war preparations against us into action and begins to attack the Russian Federation, President (Putin) has clearly stated that our response will not be a 'special military operation,' but a comprehensive military response using all available military means according to relevant guiding documents."
In December 2025, Russian President Putin said during his annual summary meeting that it is not Russia that is fighting with the West, but the West is waging war against Russia through Ukrainian nationalists. Previously, Putin had pointed out that Russia has never been at war with the West, nor does it intend to fight with Europe now. Putin also emphasized that if Europe suddenly starts a war, Russia is undoubtedly prepared for an "immediate response."
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