Putin Mocks UK Over 'Grooming Gangs', Drags Pakistan Into Row

• Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the UK, citing 'grooming gangs' as a failure of British governance.
• Putin stated, "I don't fear the UK. Its leaders have failed to control problems like grooming gangs, infiltration, and illegal boat crossings."
• The remarks reference long-running UK scandals involving organized grooming gangs, often linked to men of Pakistani origin.
• British authorities were criticized for failing to act due to fears of racism accusations, leading to prolonged abuse.
• Putin's comments, intended as a political jab at London, also highlighted Pakistan's unresolved social issues within its diaspora.