'No Future Invasion': Putin Brands Europe’s Fears Of Russian Attack As “Hysteria”, Mocks NATO

| Sep 02, 2025, 08:28:19 PM | TOI.in
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Russian President Vladimir Putin mocked Europe’s fear of a wider Russian invasion. He dismissed claims of Moscow attacking deeper into Europe as “hysteria” and “horror tales.” Speaking in China, he defended Russia’s strikes on Ukraine as retaliation to Western moves. Putin stressed Moscow never opposed Ukraine’s EU bid but drew a red line on NATO entry. He said consensus on security is possible and praised talks with Trump as “constructive.”