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Putin Dismisses NATO Fears, Blames Leaders for Hysteria

10/4/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told Valdai Discussion Club that Russia won't attack North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), calling fears 'nonsense'.
He accused European leaders of using a Russian threat to distract from issues and urged security measures.
He condemned hysteria and NATO escalation, praised Donald Trump for a leadership that could have prevented Ukraine conflict.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told Valdai Discussion Club that Russia won't attack North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), calling fears 'nonsense'.
He accused European leaders of using a Russian threat to distract from issues and urged security measures.
He condemned hysteria and NATO escalation, praised Donald Trump for a leadership that could have prevented Ukraine conflict.