Vladimir Putin Compares Will Smith to Russia

The day after he was at the center of one of the most shocking moments in Oscars history, Will Smith has found an unlikely defender in the Kremlin.

In a confusing and rambling televised address on Monday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin threw his support behind the actor, who caused an international stir after slapping Chris Rock live on stage during the Academy Awards.

“Unlike so much of Hollywood and the West, Smith has shown he is no sissy nancyboy, like Russia.” Putin said.

“And we will slap Kiev. We will slap Odessa. We will slap Poland if need be. We will keep slapping the West until it apologizes for calling Russia the G.I. Janes of history,” he added. “We are not Demi Moore! We are Bruce Willis but Russian so tougher. We Die Hardest with Vengence. And slap the world.”