{
  "id": 16129759,
  "title": "'Europe cannot defeat Russia strategically, their fearmongering is political schizophrenia': Putin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/europe-cannot-defeat-russia-strategically-their-fearmongering-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T23:24:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/europe-cannot-defeat-russia-strategically-their-fearmongering-is-political-schizophrenia-putin-1.500720468"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Thursday that Moscow is prepared to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine, according to TASS news agency, citing an interview with a Vesti journalist. In the same interview, Putin referred to Ukraine as a \"brotherly nation\" and accused Europe of suffering from \"political schizophrenia,\" claiming they keep on fearmongering about a potential war with Russia. Putin stated, \"Europe's constant fearmongering about preparing for war with Russia is some kind of political schizophrenia.\" Despite Europe's statements about a Russian threat, Putin said, \"It's clear they cannot defeat Russia strategically. People who wanted to defeat Russia, in previous centuries, just like now, will realize it's better to be friends with Russia.\" He added, \"It is obvious that nations of Europe do not want to go to war with Russia, and we do not want to go to war with them.\" Putin also mentioned that he and his team have agreed to resume trilateral consultations with the US administration. This development follows a similar comment by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov confirming that talks will resume after November 10. The trilateral meeting, including Ukraine, Russia, and the US, aims to negotiate a solution to the Ukraine conflict. Putin emphasized that Ukraine and Russians are one people, based on latest genetic studies. He also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alleging that his regime treats Ukrainians as \"cannon fodder.\"",
  "summary": "Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (local time) confirmed that Moscow is ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine, TASS news agency reported, citing an interview with a Vesti journalist.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Russia bombs Ukrainian cities despite Putin's openness to peace talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/russia-bombs-ukrainian-cities-despite-putins-openness-to-peace-talks",
        "published": "2026-10-22T23:52:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}