MOSCOW, September 18. /TASS/. Russia has no aggressive intentions towards Europe, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting of the Military·Industrial Commission.

The head of state pointed out that some European leaders are using anything they can to justify "the exorbitant costs of the war in Ukraine".

"In particular, one of the main theses is the alleged threat from Russia. I want to say once again that Russia has no aggressive intentions towards Europe and European countries," the president said.