One of Vladimir Putin's most notorious warlords has sent a bloodied sledgehammer to the European Parliament.
Yevgeny Prigozhin has sent a twisted message to the European Parliament
The EU officially called Russia a "state sponsor" of terrorism earlier this week due to its actions in the Ukraine war but Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin sent a sick and twisted message with the weapon inside a violin case.
The stunt is believed to be a warning that follows the atrocity that happened earlier this month after a Russian citizen was brutally killed with a sledgehammer.
Politico reported that Wagner owner Prigozhin - who is known as "Putin's chef" - that he discussed the EU's vote with his Wagner commanders and decided to take action against the parliament.
He said: "Today I held a meeting of the commanders of the "Wagner" PMC and told them this sad news.
"I don't know what law governs the European Parliament, but according to our legislation, from today we declare the European Parliament dissolved.
"But before this procedure takes legal effect, I am entrusted to submit an information case to the European Parliament. If you have their contact, I suggest that we do it together - prepare and send it."
A European Parliament spokesperson condemned Russia's actions in response to the sick gesture.
He said: "The deliberate attacks and atrocities committed by Russian forces and their proxies against civilians in Ukraine, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and other serious violations of international and humanitarian law amount to acts of terror and constitute war crimes."