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

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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@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 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?

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml -2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (5 children)

That's weird. Why do the titles claim he said the opposite of what you quote? The more I listen to him directly (rather than read headlines about him), the more he starts to seem like just a classical tory from the 90s or 00s.

Edit: I stand corrected

[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Because we live in a society that doesn't read articles anymore, and gets all of their news just from headlines.

It's easier for editors to make a provocative headline than it is to make a balanced one.

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