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Putin Warns Baltic Blockade Risk as Europe War Looms

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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President Vladimir Putin said on October 29, 2026 Russia is ready for war with Europe but does not want it.
He warned any conflict could block the Baltic Sea like the Strait of Hormuz.
He noted 60 % of Russia’s oil exports travel through the 216-nautical-mile Baltic corridor.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain must be ready by 2030 and pledged £10 billion for Ukraine.

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President Vladimir Putin said on October 29, 2026 Russia is ready for war with Europe but does not want it.
He warned any conflict could block the Baltic Sea like the Strait of Hormuz.
He noted 60 % of Russia’s oil exports travel through the 216-nautical-mile Baltic corridor.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain must be ready by 2030 and pledged £10 billion for Ukraine.