Nigel Farage defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Donald Trump's characterization of him as a dictator. He proposed that Ukrainians should have a timeline for elections, even suggesting they could occur amidst ongoing conflict. Farage's comments were met with criticism, particularly from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, for not sufficiently distancing from Trump's remarks. In contrast, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer endorsed Zelensky as a democratically elected president, acknowledging the legitimacy of suspending elections during wartime, reflecting the UK’s historical context during World War Two. Farage's stance signals a complex interaction between UK politics and Trump's influence.
Zelensky is not a dictator, but it's only right and proper that Ukrainians have a timeline for elections.
Farage’s comments come after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backed Zelensky as a 'democratically elected leader'.
Sir Ed Davey condemned Farage for explaining away Trump's remarks instead of outright condemning them, stating he sounds like a spokesman for Trump.
Elections in Ukraine have been suspended since martial law was established after Russia's invasion.
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