Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted on Tuesday in a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that his country is “not intending to attack anyone” and that “any sane person is aware” of that. Speaking with Fico in Beijing, Putin dismissed the claims that Moscow is planning to “attack Europe” as a “provocation,” and baseless and “complete nonsense.” He also labeled those spreading such stories as “specialists in fairy tales and horror films.” The leader also accused the West of “facilitating” what he described as the “coup d’etat” in Ukraine and thus provoking a conflict in that country. Commenting on his recent meeting with United States President Donald Trump on finding a solution for the crisis in Ukraine, Putin noted that his counterpart from Washington “listens to Russia.” He also urged the continuation of constructive dialogue with the US.