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Nigel Farage praised by Russian state media over Ukraine war comments (inews.co.uk)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Reform leader has attracted criticism from across the UK political spectrum after he said the West had 'provoked' Putin's war against Ukraine

Added bonus: Nigel Farage agrees with Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ rant in resurfaced clip

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[–] Jackthelad 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (10 children)

I am not and never have been an apologist or supporter of Putin. His invasion of Ukraine was immoral, outrageous and indefensible. As a champion of national sovereignty, I believe that Putin was entirely wrong to invade the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Nobody can fairly accuse me of being an appeaser. I have never sought to justify Putin’s invasion in any way and I’m not now.

Bet they didn't quote this bit though, eh?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Maybe read the article and find out

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The inews article does quote that paragraph, but it does not say whether the Russian media who praise Farage mentioned it. I'm going to guess not.

Aside: Farage is so full of shit it's amazing he manages to sit down without it dribbling out of his mouth... "[Here's why Putin's invasion of Ukraine is the fault of Western 'liberals'...] I have never sought to justify Putin’s invasion in any way and I’m not now." Sadly, his open contempt for the intelligence of his supporters seems to be entirely justified.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Ahh, I hadn't interpreted the comment that way. I thought that Jackthelad was suggesting Farage was being unfairly maligned by the article. My apologies if I got that wrong

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