Europe-Russia war? Putin says Moscow is 'ready' - what triggered shock remark

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Moscow is ready for conflict if Europe initiates it, accusing European governments of hindering peace efforts in Ukraine. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Moscow to advance a peace plan, facing objections from European nations and Ukraine over territorial concessions and military limits.

Europe-Russia war? Putin says Moscow is 'ready' - what triggered shock remark
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Moscow is ready for conflict if Europe initiates it, accusing European governments of hindering peace efforts in Ukraine. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Moscow to advance a peace plan, facing objections from European nations and Ukraine over territorial concessions and military limits.