On the 2nd, Russian President Putin reiterated that Russia has no intention of going to war with Europe, but if Europe suddenly initiates war, Russia is "now" prepared to respond.
In a media interview, he also said that Russia cannot accept the modifications Europe is trying to make to the US-proposed Russia-Ukraine "peace plan."
He pointed out that Europe is attempting to alter the Russia-Ukraine "peace plan" in order to impede the peace process and intends, by this means, to shift the blame for the collapse of the Ukrainian peace process onto Russia.
Putin condemned the recent attack on an oil tanker near Turkey as an act of "piracy," and emphasized that Russia will increase strikes against Ukrainian facilities and vessels.
A Russian-flagged oil tanker carrying sunflower oil was attacked by a drone off the Turkish coast. Fortunately, the 13 crew members onboard were not injured. The Ukrainian side has denied involvement in the incident.
In addition, the "Keros" and "Virat," which belong to Russia's "shadow fleet," were also recently attacked in the Black Sea waters.