News (World)

Russia taunts European Union members as gay pigs in offensive cartoon

Russia taunts European Union members as gay pigs in offensive cartoon
Propaganda cartoon tweeted by the Russian embassy in Britain Photo: Twitter

The Russian embassy in Britain tweeted a cartoon on Sunday depicting the European Union member countries as gay pigs.

The acronym PIIGS is used by economists to refer to countries like Greece, Italy and Spain that are facing economic difficulties and causing a financial crisis on the continent.

Blogger Joe Jervis notes that the propaganda is “an implication that the European Union’s continuing financial woes are tied to their support for LGBT rights.” “The sign over the Eurozone entrance is also rather evocative” of German concentration camps, he adds.

Don't forget to share:

Support vital LGBTQ+ journalism

Reader contributions help keep LGBTQ Nation free, so that queer people get the news they need, with stories that mainstream media often leaves out. Can you contribute today?

Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated

Why are these gay Republicans proudly backing Trump for president?

Previous article

Cher and James Corden are breaking the web with this remake of ‘I Got You Babe’

Next article