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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Putin Branded European Leaders 'Little Pigs' Over Ukraine War
Caption: Putin Branded European Leaders ‘Little Pigs’ Over Ukraine War. Russian President Vladimir Putin called European leaders “little pigs,” accusing them of wanting to profit from Russia’s collapse. He made the remarks ahead of a key EU leaders’ meeting on securing further funding for Ukraine, claiming Europe sought revenge for past historical losses. Speaking at an annual Russian defence ministry meeting, Putin said Europe had immediately backed the United States in supporting the war in Ukraine. Putin blamed former US President Joe Biden for “consciously” unleashing the conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He said Russia had shown resilience despite Western sanctions, pointing to stability in the economy, politics and defence capacity. Putin claimed Russia was open to dialogue with Europe but said negotiations were impossible with the current generation of European leaders. Despite such statements, the Kremlin continued military operations and rejected peace proposals that would require withdrawing from occupied Ukrainian territory. The comments echoed earlier rhetoric from former president Dmitry Medvedev, as NATO leaders warned that Russia could be ready for a wider war within five years. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Vladimir Putin,European leaders,Ukraine war,EU funding talks,Joe Biden,Russian defence ministry,Dmitry Medvedev.
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