Putin and Western Leaders Exchange War Preparation Accusations

At a military meeting, Putin accused some European leaders of openly preparing for conflict with Russia, insisting Moscow has no aggressive plans.

French President Macron countered with reports that Putin aims to escalate by targeting EU cities soon and ordered protections against hybrid threats like drones and cyberattacks.

European nations have ramped up defenses, including Polish alerts and UK advice for emergency supplies, amid claims of NATO mobilization—though alliance officials say no large-scale attack looms. The heated rhetoric underscores rising public anxiety over the Ukraine war's spillover.