Zelensky Urges European Unity After Putin Derides Western Leaders as “Small Pigs”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European leaders to demonstrate firm unity and resolve after Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly used insulting language, referring to Western leaders as “small pigs.” Zelensky said the remarks underline Moscow’s continued disregard for diplomacy and respect, and warned that internal divisions in Europe would only embolden further aggression.
Addressing allies, Zelensky stressed that Europe’s strength lies in collective action—political, economic, and military—and urged leaders to remain aligned on support for Ukraine, sanctions on Russia, and defense cooperation. The episode comes amid ongoing fighting in Ukraine and renewed debates within Europe over security spending, aid packages, and long-term strategy toward Russia.
Diplomats across the continent have emphasized that unity remains essential to deter escalation and to sustain pressure for a just and lasting peace based on international law.
