Vladimir Putin may be waiting for the perfect moment to attack again in Europe, ...

Verdict: TRUE

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Confidence: 90%

Evidence quality: PUTERNICĂ

**What was analyzed:** The claims that Vladimir Putin could take advantage of the West's distraction with the conflict in the Middle East to escalate militarily in Europe, as well as the link between rising oil prices and Russia's financial stabilization, have been verified. **What sources confirm:** Multiple external sources (Stiripesurse, Adevarul, Observator News, Mediafax) confirm that a former important diplomat and the former foreign minister of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, warned of the risk that Putin could exploit the situation in the Middle East to make an aggressive move in Europe. Additionally, Putin stated that Russia is ready to resume oil and gas deliveries to Europe if stable conditions exist, and the rise in oil prices is related to the conflict in the Middle East, which could help the Russian economy. **Limitations:** There is no official evidence that Putin has decided or started a new offensive in Europe; the claims are based on analyses and warnings from expe…

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