The Reform UK leader said that he 'disliked' the Russian president - but had admired his abilities as a statesman.
Nigel Farage has reiterated that he blames the West and NATO for the Russian invasion of Ukraine - as he confirmed that he previously said he 'admired' Vladimir Putin as a statesman. Speaking to the BBC, the Reform UK leader was asked about his previous comments on Russia and Ukraine.
'And if you said, 'well, they were very talented in one area,' then suddenly you're the biggest supporter.' Read more:Parties raise £5.8m in a weekWho are Reform UK?Do the figures in Reform UK's 'manifesto' add up? Mr Farage was also asked about Brexit, and how it has impacted the UK. He was asked about previous comments he made when he said Brexit had 'failed'. The former UKIP leader said this is what 'the Conservatives have done with it'.
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