Nigel Farage exploring Ukraine visit, Reform officials say
The Reform UK leader's critics have long accused him of having sympathies for Vladimir Putin. Nigel Farage is eager to dispel that perception.
LONDON — Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is exploring the possibility of a visit to Ukraine, according to officials familiar with the discussions. Critics have long accused Farage of having a weakness for Russian President Vladimir Putin, a perception that has only been exacerbated by recent controversies, including his imprisonment for taking Russian bribes.
However, a recent poll suggests that while most Britons support Ukraine, only 26% believe Farage feels the same. Reform officials hope the visit could help dispel the notion that Farage has any sympathy for Putin. While a visit could potentially alienate some party members, there is no final decision on the matter. The visit would likely take the form of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though specific details are still being finalized.
England's Foreign Office advises against travel to most of Ukraine due to the assessed risk to British nationals. Reform has previously engaged with international allies, including France's Marine Le Pen, who is her country's presidential candidate.
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