Nigel Farage has publicly disagreed with Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine, warning against any peace deal that would make Vladimir Putin “a winner.” The Reform UK leader, typically a staunch Trump supporter, told the BBC he couldn’t fully back the former US president’s current stance as America appears to be pulling back support for Kyiv while pushing for a ceasefire.
Farage’s comments come amid reports the US is considering easing sanctions on Russia and seeking control over Ukrainian energy resources as part of potential peace terms. While supporting peace efforts, Farage stressed any agreement must be fair, adding “right at the moment, it appears Russia is getting far too much.”
The remarks mark a notable split from his previous pro-Putin statements, including claims the West provoked Russia’s invasion and his 2014 suggestion that Putin was “on our side” against Islamic extremism. Facing questions about these past positions, Farage dismissed revisiting them, saying “we are where we are now.”
Meanwhile, Putin has escalated demands, proposing Ukraine surrender its sovereignty to UN-supervised governance as a condition for peace – an idea immediately rejected by Kyiv and Western allies. The Russian leader also questioned President Zelensky’s legitimacy due to postponed elections under martial law, suggesting new votes could be held under international oversight.
The developments highlight growing divisions over Ukraine’s future as Western unity shows cracks and Russia continues its offensive, despite briefly pausing Black Sea hostilities earlier this week. Farage’s break with Trump underscores the political tensions surrounding the conflict as diplomatic efforts stall.
