The media reported on the fear of European politicians after Putin's words about "piggy banks"

The European Union (EU) was afraid of the reaction of Russian President Vladimir Putin after his words about "piggybacks". This was reported on December 18 by the German TV channel Welt.

"There are many things being discussed in the European Union, including the threats that are intensifying. And the Russian leader spoke about this, going through the European "piggybacks." Many of them were afraid of what he said," the presenter said on the TV channel, the video of which was posted on the Welt YouTube channel.

In addition, she added that some politicians should listen to what the Russian president says and refrain from threatening the country.

Putin's speech at a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense. The main thing

On December 17, Putin announced that many Western countries were counting on a quick victory in the clash with Russia. According to him, the "European backers" immediately joined the work of the former US administration, hoping to take advantage of the situation and regain lost opportunities. Putin stressed that the EU's actions can be seen as an attempt to "take revenge" for previous years.

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