Rod Stewart's response
Sir Rod Stewart has hit back at Nigel Farage following his claims that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The music legend expressed his outrage and disbelief at Farage's remarks, stating that he has been actively supporting Ukraine since the war began.
Political backlash
Several prominent figures, including Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, and Volodymyr Zelensky, have criticized Farage for his comments, with the Prime Minister calling them "completely wrong" and playing into Putin's hands. Starmer labeled Farage's remarks as a "disgrace," emphasizing that Russia bears sole responsibility for the aggression in Ukraine.
Farage's defense
Farage defended his stance, asserting that the blame for the conflict lies with the Kremlin, despite previous comments that seemed to show admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. He faced accusations of being an appeaser and was criticized for aligning with Putin's talking points.
Ben Wallace's criticism
Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace condemned Farage for his remarks, highlighting the inconsistency in Farage's stance on sovereignty and his perceived sympathy towards Putin. Wallace likened Farage to Neville Chamberlain, known for his policy of appeasement before World War II, rather than Winston Churchill.
Farage's response
In response to the criticism, Farage clarified that while he disliked Putin as a person, he admired him as a political operator. He defended his previous warnings about the dangers of EU and NATO expansion, which he believes contributed to the current situation in Ukraine.
