Vladimir Putin declared that Russia "has never threatened European states" and accused these countries of continuing the confrontation with Moscow.

The Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that "Russia has never threatened European states," in the context of accusations regarding Moscow's responsibility for the downing of a drone in Galați. At a press conference in Kazakhstan, Putin criticized European states for their large budget expenditures, which they justify by confronting Russia.

Regarding the war in Ukraine, Putin stated that it is impossible to advance a timeline for ending the fighting, emphasizing that Russian troops are advancing on the battlefield. He also confirmed that negotiations to end the conflict are suspended, but that Russia is ready to resume discussions. The last round of negotiations took place in February, without significant progress, and Ukrainian President Zelensky refuses to cede territories in Donbas, demanding a referendum for any decision of this kind.