Moscow: Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and is ready to restore relations and cooperate with its European neighbors, said President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Friday, Putin accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia and said they were using the conflict in Ukraine and the alleged Russian threat to justify their policies.

According to Anadolu Agency, Putin emphasized that Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or its countries, expressing readiness for cooperation and restoring relations with European neighbors. He criticized European countries for holding military exercises in the Baltic Sea, saying they included preparations to seize civilian vessels.

Putin stated that Moscow would respond if necessary, urging for peaceful coexistence while warning of potential counteractions. He also criticized European leaders for portraying Ukraine as a defender of European values, civilization, and democracy, questioning the legitimacy of Ukraine's government under martial law and accusing it of corruption.

Putin cited a recent attack on the home of a precinct election commission chairwoman in the Zaporizhzhia region as evidence of Ukraine's interference in Russian elections, arguing that such actions contradict Ukraine's expressed desire for peace and negotiations.

In addition, Putin outlined priorities for Russia's new State Armament Program, focusing on modernizing the armed forces and defense industry amid evolving global threats. Key priorities include strengthening Russia's nuclear triad, air defense, unmanned and robotic systems, precision-strike weapons, and completing Russia's orbital satellite constellation.

The satellite network, according to Putin, aims to enhance space-based reconnaissance, navigation, communications, and broadband internet capabilities while enabling real-time command and control of troops and weapons.