Tag Archive: Vladimir Putin

Russian State News Agency Paints Alarming Picture of the “Denazification” of Ukraine

An article from a Russian state news agency has painted an alarming picture of wiping Ukraine off the map and "re-educating" its "Nazi" population – and it appears many Russians agree.

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Extinction Rebellion Activists have Become Putin’s Useful Idiots

Why is Extinction Rebellion planning more protests when energy bills are through the roof? These middle-class green activists are little more than Putin's useful idiots, says Ross Clark.

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Should Ukraine Accept Putin’s Terms of Peace?

Outrage seems to be the emotion driving current policy towards Russia, replacing the Fear that had dominated Covid policymaking in the past two years. But outrage, however justified, is no basis for achieving peace.

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In Wartime, Dissent Should Not be Confused With Disloyalty

Hillary Clinton has accused Tucker Carlson of "giving aid and comfort" to the enemy because he questioned US support for Ukraine. But dissent isn't treason and our belief in free speech is what distinguishes us from Putin.

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And Finally…

In this week's London Calling, the talking points are Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the culpability of NATO and whether it's "too complicated" to take sides. Prepare for the mother of all arguments!

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Will Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Make Britain Reconsider its Moratorium on Fracking?

The green lobby successfully persuaded the Government to declare a moratorium on fracking. But in light of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and the weak response of countries dependent on Russian gas, will the Govt reconsider?

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Did Lockdown Drive Putin Mad?

Is Putin actually crazy? According to the Council for Foreign Relations, a combination of Long Covid and sustained bouts of isolation during lockdown may have driven him nuts.

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