Putin also thinks the world is too dangerous, EU foreign minister: It's time to start drinking

After EU Foreign Minister Kalas, Russian President Putin also thinks the world is "too dangerous."

On Thursday local time, Putin attended the ceremony for newly appointed ambassadors from various countries to present their credentials at the Kremlin, during which he made this remark.

He pointed out that the current international situation is turbulent, and diplomatic dialogue is being replaced by unilateral hegemony. Some countries act recklessly with their power, infringing on the sovereignty of other countries.

Although he did not directly name any country, it is clear to everyone that Putin was criticizing the United States. After all, the countries targeted by the US recently, whether Iran or Venezuela, are closely related to Russia.

Putin said that peace does not come out of nowhere. The world is not naturally peaceful; it must be built through the efforts of all countries to achieve peace. Otherwise, before old conflicts are resolved, new ones are already brewing, and the world will only become more chaotic.

It's not just Putin who has this idea. The day before, EU Foreign Minister Kalas also expressed similar sentiments.

Kalas said at the European Parliament that the current international situation is getting worse. It's only 2026, and a bunch of unpleasant things have already happened. Since the situation cannot be changed, it's better to numb oneself and start drinking.

Kalas explained that she personally doesn't like drinking and hardly ever drinks, but drinking can indeed help people temporarily forget the current troubles.

Naturally, this was just a joke by Kalas. She casually mentioned it while chatting with her colleagues in the parliament. After she spoke, other members of parliament also expressed their agreement.

Nevertheless, making such a joke in a formal setting like the parliament is somewhat inappropriate. As the EU foreign minister, Kalas should resolve conflicts and tensions through diplomatic means instead of giving up and avoiding problems by drinking. The EU's current state is inseparable from these inactive officials.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1854452344979468/

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