Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia is not preparing to attack Europe and is not planning any kind of military conflict with European countries. He made these remarks on Friday, September 25, during a speech at the International Cultural Forum in Saint Petersburg. Putin addressed concerns from some European nations, who he said believe Russia is preparing for aggression, and emphasized that such a scenario is not under consideration by Russia. At the same time, Putin mentioned that Russia is "carefully considering" any potential resumption of peace talks with Ukraine. This comes after a recent wave of attacks by approximately 1,600 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian territory on September 20, which coincided with the last day of legislative elections in Ukraine. These attacks have complicated the already tense diplomatic landscape between the two nations. Putin acknowledged that proposals for resuming negotiations are on the table, but he stressed that Russia would take time to evaluate its next steps in response to the Ukrainian actions. He suggested that any future discussions would need to account for the recent escalation in hostilities. The comments come amid ongoing tensions on the battlefield and in diplomatic circles, with both sides showing reluctance to make significant concessions. While Russia has not ruled out dialogue, it is clear that any talks would require careful consideration of the recent developments and mutual concerns.