The Reform UK leader sought to counter accusations he harboured pro-Moscow views, stating in an interview with Bloomberg last night he thought Vladimir Putin was a 'very bad dude' View 4 Images Nigel Farage had some choice words for Vladimir Putin (Image: Getty Images)

Nigel Farage has dubbed Vladimir Putin a “very bad dude” and backed shooting down Russian jets that enter NATO airspace. ‌

The Reform UK leader appeared to counter accusations he was pro-Moscow after previously admitting he admired the Russian president. Speaking to Bloomberg’s The Mishal Husain Show Thursday, Farage said: ““Clearly, Putin is not a rational man. The idea that I’m soft on this is just nonsense.” ‌

He added: “Obviously, Putin is a very bad dude . I was really hoping that Trump would brin

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