Russia president Vladimir Putin says ''Russia doesn't want to attack Europe'' slams ''stupid and unrealistic'' claims of impending war

Russian president Vladimir Putin has said Russia dosen't want to attack Europe adding that it is "stupid" to think Russia wants to attack anyone in Europe.

Putin made the comments at thew Valdai Club on Thursday where he said:

"Russia values its independence and own identity.

"We don't want world domination or expansion or confrontation with anyone."

In a veiled attacks on western democracies, Putin said;

"We have seen some countries pushing globalisation serving only them, but not all countries.

"Convenient for some countries to paint themselves as defenders of civilisation and bend allies [to their will]."

According to report from Russia Today, Putin indicated that some western countries were using a conscious threat of attack from Russia to divert their people from domestic issues.

Putin made the comments as footage showed Russian frogmen preparing for underwater fighting increasing fears that Putin is planning a war.

Source: Mirror