Putin Criticises EU Over LGBT Issues, Claims Russia Is Right

In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized European Union officials for their perceived irritation at the sight of Russian children. He said the EU’s discomfort over LGBT‑friendly policies proves that Russia is doing everything correctly.

Putin’s remarks were directed at European leaders who he claimed were upset by the happiness of Russian children, suggesting that the EU’s stance on LGBT issues is a source of their frustration. He framed the comments as a rebuke to the EU’s moral position.

The statement reflects ongoing tensions between Russia and the EU over human rights and cultural values, with Putin using the comments to defend domestic policies that the West has criticized.