Starmer and Sunak Condemn Farage's Comments on Ukraine War

Nigel Farage, a prominent figure in the UK's populist right, has sparked controversy by claiming that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This statement was made during an election campaign visit in London and has been widely condemned by politicians across the spectrum. Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, described Farage's comments as "completely wrong" and stated that they "play into Putin's hands." Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, also criticized Farage's remarks, calling them "disgraceful."