Putin called nonsense statements about the possibility of a Russian attack on Poland or the Baltic states. He called such statements another way to deceive people and extract additional expenses from them.

Earlier, Putin called the statements that Russia is going to war with NATO nonsense. He also stated that Russia in the Northern Military District protects its people living in its historical territories. The Russian leader emphasized that such statements were made to scare the Czechs, who live in the region. The statement was made during a conversation with military pilots.