Marine Le Pen's open and mutual admiration for Putin
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This argument is used in the debate Does being on the left necessarily mean being in favor of mass immigration?.
This argument is a justification of NATO countries supported Putin when his actions served their interests.
This argument is used in the debate Does being on the left necessarily mean being in favor of mass immigration?.This argument is a justification of NATO countries supported Putin when his actions served their interests.Keywords: none
Summary
The reciprocal support for Putin says a lot about the policy she plans to implement, as he has never shown himself to be a great friend of freedom of expression -or freedom at all- or minority rights.
Quotes
“While Russia harasses its LGBTI+ population, Marine Le Pen has always maintained ties with that country and praised Vladimir Putin's qualities. " The main political lines I defend are those defended by Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin, she proclaimed in 2017.”
David Perrotin, “Behind Marine Le Pen's "dédiabolisation", the RN's real danger for LGBTI+ people”, Mediapart, April 19, 2022.
References
Justifications
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Putin was the main sponsor of MLP's election campaigns
Objections
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Putin is not a dictator -
MLP has condemned the invasion of Ukraine
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Mélenchon also admires illiberal leaders, but that doesn't make him a "fascist".