Putin: In the war between Russia and Europe, there will be no winners

Vladimir Putin addressed security concerns in the Baltic Sea region during a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit. He mentioned discussions with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, emphasizing Russia's readiness to respond to any challenges. Putin expressed a desire to avoid tensions similar to those in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, although he did not specify particular incidents. He also stated that in the event of a war between Russia and Europe, there would be no winners, asserting that the West has failed to achieve its goal of a strategic defeat for Russia by 2030.