European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her visit to Latvia, hailed the country’s growing role in drone and anti-drone technologies and criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a “predator” behind years of hybrid attacks. In response, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova delivered a fiery rebuttal, accusing the West of dehumanizing Ukraine and turning it into a "steel porcupine." Meanwhile, Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto slammed EU leadership for deepening the Ukraine conflict and voiced support for Donald Trump’s potential to bring peace. Watch