
Ian Proud (fmr. British Diplomat): European Leaders’ Ignorance of Russia.
Judging Freedom
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The British Elite's Response to Zelensky and Ukraine
This chapter examines the reaction of British political elites to President Trump's remark about Zelensky, underscoring the bipartisan agreement on seeing him as a democrat, despite the absence of recent elections in Ukraine. It critiques the political dynamics at play, including the role of hard-right nationalists in Ukraine, the complexities of sovereignty, and the influence of past leadership on current foreign relations. The discussion also highlights the fear of Russian invasion in the UK and the resulting pressure on politicians to conform to a unified narrative.
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