Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Dec. 2 that Moscow is prepared for a war with Europe “right now” if European states initiate one, delivering the remarks moments before meeting U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Putin also said Europe “has no peaceful agenda” and “is on the side of war,” citing military support for Ukraine and the crafting of peace proposals less favorable to Russia as evidence of hostility. Photo: Contributor/Getty Images. Video: News Kremlin / Telegram.