Key facts
- Russia supports steps to restore relations with European countries.
- Putin warned that any conflict would result in no winners.
- Russia is prepared for a potential war with Europe but does not want one.
- Russia wants no impediments to navigation in the Baltic Sea.
MOSCOW, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said late on Thursday that Russia supports any steps aimed at restoring relations with European countries and warned that any conflict would leave a situation with no winners. Putin made the remarks after hosting a summit with African leaders, commenting on recent calls with the leaders of Norway and Finland. He stated that Russia was prepared for a potential war with Europe but did not want one, adding that if things go too far, there will be no winners. Putin also said Russia wanted no impediments to navigation in the Baltic Sea.