Despite anti-Ukrainian, anti-western propaganda, many Russians don’t wish to risk their lives to commit war crimes.
Britain has been among Ukraine’s staunchest supporters since Vladimir Putin’s invasion. Whatever polling says about recent British prime ministers, their rating in Ukraine would be far higher. It now falls on Rishi Sunak to maintain and strengthen Britain’s leadership role supporting Ukraine’s existential fight on the frontline between freedom and tyranny.
As a grateful guest in this country, awaiting the day I can return to Russia, I won’t tell the government what to do. But as someone who rose to the top of Russia’s energy industry before spending 10 years in its jails on politically motivated charges, followed by exile, I may have helpful insights regarding Putin, Russia and the region he criminally regards as his imperial fiefdom.
