Putin dismisses fears that Moscow plans to attack Nato as ‘nonsense’

<p>During speech in Sochi, Russian president also strikes conciliatory note towards Donald Trump</p><p>Vladimir Putin has vowed to quickly retaliate against Europe’s “escalating militarisation”, while dismissing as “nonsense” western fears that Moscow plans to attack Nato.</p><p>During a wide-ranging speech in Sochi on Thursday, the Russian president said: “We are closely monitoring the escalating militarisation of Europe … We simply cannot ignore what is happening. We have no right to do so for reasons of our own security.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/02/vladimir-putin-dismisses-fears-moscow-plans-attack-nato">Continue reading...</a>