Nigel Farage, leader of the UK UK improvement organization and erstwhile UKIP chairman, is known for his direct kind and close relation with Trump.
He besides criticized the deputy Zelenski for his behaviour during a fresh gathering at the White House, which sparked a wave of reactions both in the UK and internationally.
During an interview for the LBC, Farage referred to a tense exchange between Trump and Zelenski, suggesting that the Ukrainian president “played it very badly” and was “very unreasonable to tell the Americans what would happen to them if they did not support it.”
Farage added:
“I would not anticipate a guest to be rude to me in my own home. Absolutely not. I would anticipate the guest to treat me with respect”
Additionally, the Englishman criticised Zelenski's dress during a gathering at the White House, stating:
“If I came to the White House, I would make certain I was wearing a suit and my shoes were cleaned.”
Zelenski, since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has consistently worn military outfits as an expression of solidarity with fighting soldiers.
Farage’s comments were met with harsh criticism from British politicians. Priti Patel, Minister of abroad Affairs in the Shadow Office, said, “To Nigel Farage, to blame Zelenski, is both morally incorrect and diplomatically unproductive.”
Davey, leader of Liberal Democrats, accused Farage of being “a Trump spokesperson in the UK”, emphasizing Zelenski's courage and integrity compared to Farage's “cowardly approach”.
It is worth noting that Farage had previously disagreed with Trump erstwhile he called Zelenski a “dictator”. Farage stated:
“Zelenski is not a dictator. But it is right and right for Ukrainians to have an election schedule”
These events item the complex political dynamics in global relations and the challenges facing political leaders in the face of global crises. Farage's attitude towards Zelenski and his close ties with Trump may affect his political position in the UK, especially in the context of the increasing polarisation of the public opinion on the conflict in Ukraine.
