Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is not preparing for
any kind" of conflict with Europe, according to RTÉ News and National Post. The statement came after warnings from some European NATO members about possible Russian attacks on alliance territory.
Separately, Russia accused Europe of seeking to thwart talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to France 24 and Breitbart, which both reported the claim under identical headlines.
According to National Post, Putin also said Moscow was considering its stance on whether to resume peace talks with Ukraine, citing recent Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
Euronews reported that Russia struck Ukraine around the same time that Putin denied plans to attack Europe, describing tensions between Russia and Europe as growing.
How each side covered it
Center
- Center outlets reported Putin's statement that Russia is not preparing for conflict with Europe.
- Reports noted this followed warnings from some NATO members about possible Russian attacks on the alliance.
- Euronews linked a Russian strike on Ukraine to the timing of Putin's denial, citing growing tensions.
- France 24 reported Russia's accusation that Europe was trying to thwart Ukraine talks.
“Russia not preparing for conflict with Europe, Putin says” — RTÉ News
Right
- Right-leaning outlets reported Putin's denial that Russia is preparing for hostilities with Europe.
- National Post reported Putin said Russia was considering resuming peace talks with Ukraine after Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
- Breitbart reported Russia's accusation that Europe was seeking to thwart Ukraine talks.
“Russia is not preparing for ‘any kind of hostilities’ with Europe, Putin says after concerns by some NATO members” — National Post
Questions readers ask
What did Putin say about Russia and Europe?
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is not preparing for any kind of conflict with Europe, responding to warnings from some NATO members about potential Russian attacks, according to RTÉ News and National Post.
Why are tensions between Russia and Europe rising?
Some European NATO members had warned of potential Russian attacks on alliance territory, prompting Putin's denial, while Russia separately accused Europe of seeking to block Ukraine peace talks, according to France 24 and Breitbart.
Did Russia strike Ukraine during this period?
Yes, Euronews reported that Russia struck Ukraine around the same time Putin denied plans to attack Europe.
What did Putin say about peace talks with Ukraine?
According to National Post, Putin said Russia was considering whether to resume peace talks with Ukraine following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- EuronewsCenterVideo. Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe
- France 24CenterRussia not preparing for conflict with Europe, Putin says
- RTÉ NewsCenterRussia not preparing for conflict with Europe, Putin says
- BreitbartRight-leaningRussia accuses Europe of seeking to thwart Ukraine talks
- National PostRight-leaningRussia is not preparing for ‘any kind of hostilities’ with Europe, Putin says after concerns by some NATO members