Brexiters can’t cope with the fact that Putin was cheering them on | Rafael Behr
Summary
During the Brexit referendum campaign, Russian aggression in Ukraine was not a major topic, although some Leave campaigners like Boris Johnson made statements blaming the EU for provoking Russia. Experts and politicians later criticized these views as aligning with Kremlin propaganda, and recent comments by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested that Russia likely interfered in the Brexit vote using methods seen in other elections worldwide.Key Facts
- Russian actions in Ukraine, including the 2014 annexation of Crimea, were briefly mentioned during the Brexit referendum.
- Boris Johnson once blamed the EU for provoking Russia's actions in Ukraine.
- Critics say blaming the EU aligns with false claims promoted by Russia.
- In 2022, after Russia's full invasion of Ukraine, Johnson took a stronger stance supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage repeated claims that the EU provoked Russia, which were called “Kremlin propaganda” by Johnson.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is very likely that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum using disinformation and other tactics.
- Russian interference methods include fake social media accounts, spreading false information, and funding extremists.
- Some politicians deny or avoid discussing Russian interference in Brexit to protect political interests.
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