Putin rejects claims that Russia instigated European protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed allegations that Moscow provoked mass demonstrations across major European cities, attributing the unrest to policy failures by Western governments instead.

Speaking to Russian state channel Vesti, Putin addressed social unrest, migration issues, and energy market developments. He rejected accusations of Russian interference, stating that claiming Moscow orchestrated the rallies is "going too far" and arguing that European citizens recognize the true causes of their discontent.

Western governments have previously accused Russia of conducting hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns to destabilize European nations. Moscow has repeatedly denied these charges, pointing instead to Western economic and foreign policies as the primary drivers of domestic instability.

Sources: Cumhuriyet.