# Putin surprised EU leaders initially blamed US for unrest

https://mins.news/en/item/114656

- TASS, 2026-10-25 11:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2207505

> Vladimir Putin said European leaders initially blamed the incumbent US administration, rather than Russia, for mass unrest in Europe. He called their accusations that Washington supported right-wing parties and movements strange and unexpected, given the United States’ role as Europe’s main ally and military protector.

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