Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inDan HaygarthThursday 29 October 2026 21:05 GMTPutin mocked over photo with world's tallest leaderRussian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared for a potential war with Europe, though he insisted Moscow does not want one.Putin made his comments following direct phone calls with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.Several European leaders criticized Finland and Norway for contacting Putin without prior consultation with regional allies.A Russian drone attack on passenger trains in Dnipro, Ukraine, killed at least 13 people and left 10 others injured.British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting warned that the UK must be prepared for a potential military attack by 2030.In fullPutin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in