Vladimir Putin calls European leaders ‘piglets’ seeking revenge

On December 18, 2025, Vladimir Putin, speaking at a defence ministry meeting in Moscow, accused European leaders of seeking revenge against Russia. He referred to these leaders as "piglets" and alleged they were collaborating with the former US administration. Putin stated that the European leaders were motivated by the expectation of profiting from Russia's potential collapse. The Russian president's comments highlight ongoing tensions between Russia and Europe. The speech was delivered amidst a backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.