UK Far-Right Leader Speaks at Russian Extremist Event in St. Petersburg
Mark Collett, the head of Britain's largest far-right group Patriotic Alternative, has been revealed to have attended a summit of European extreme nationalist groups held in Russia by wealthy oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev. The event, which was described as an "anti-globalist" conference, brought together prominent figures from across Europe and beyond to discuss issues such as national identity and resistance to globalism.
At the gathering, Collett delivered a three-minute speech discussing the impact of immigration on Britain's demographics and the need for eastern European countries to preserve their white majorities. He claimed that he had been invited by Malofeyev's nationalist student movement, the Brotherhood of Academists, and rejected allegations that Russia is manipulating far-right groups in the West.
Other notable attendees at the conference included French author Alain de Benoist, Franco-Swiss ideologue Alain Soral, and a German politician named Alexander von Bismarck. The event was described by Malofeyev as a celebration of Christian values and national identity, with participants united in their opposition to globalism.
The revelation has sparked renewed concern among MPs in the UK over the Kremlin's links to extremist groups and its efforts to disrupt democracy and social cohesion in Western countries. Labour MP Calvin Bailey has called for greater scrutiny of Russia's influence operations in Britain, warning that the country is being "systematically paralysed" by Russian subversion.
The summit comes at a time when Russia has been accused of using various tactics to undermine Western democracies, including espionage operations, propaganda campaigns, and even violent attacks on mosques and Muslims. The use of cryptocurrencies and Telegram channels to encourage violent extremism has also raised concerns among security officials.
As the UK far-right continues to gain traction, it remains to be seen how much further Russia will push its agenda in support of extremist groups.
Mark Collett, the head of Britain's largest far-right group Patriotic Alternative, has been revealed to have attended a summit of European extreme nationalist groups held in Russia by wealthy oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev. The event, which was described as an "anti-globalist" conference, brought together prominent figures from across Europe and beyond to discuss issues such as national identity and resistance to globalism.
At the gathering, Collett delivered a three-minute speech discussing the impact of immigration on Britain's demographics and the need for eastern European countries to preserve their white majorities. He claimed that he had been invited by Malofeyev's nationalist student movement, the Brotherhood of Academists, and rejected allegations that Russia is manipulating far-right groups in the West.
Other notable attendees at the conference included French author Alain de Benoist, Franco-Swiss ideologue Alain Soral, and a German politician named Alexander von Bismarck. The event was described by Malofeyev as a celebration of Christian values and national identity, with participants united in their opposition to globalism.
The revelation has sparked renewed concern among MPs in the UK over the Kremlin's links to extremist groups and its efforts to disrupt democracy and social cohesion in Western countries. Labour MP Calvin Bailey has called for greater scrutiny of Russia's influence operations in Britain, warning that the country is being "systematically paralysed" by Russian subversion.
The summit comes at a time when Russia has been accused of using various tactics to undermine Western democracies, including espionage operations, propaganda campaigns, and even violent attacks on mosques and Muslims. The use of cryptocurrencies and Telegram channels to encourage violent extremism has also raised concerns among security officials.
As the UK far-right continues to gain traction, it remains to be seen how much further Russia will push its agenda in support of extremist groups.
I dont think its a good look for us when our own leaders are talking about preserving white majorities and thats exactly what these Russian extremists want too...its like we're not paying attention to the elephant in the room. 
We gotta keep an eye on who's funding these groups and how far this is gonna go. Russia might be trying to create a whole new Europe with their own brand of nationalism, but I think that's just a recipe for disaster...and its us Brits getting pulled into it all. 
. like, buddy, you're not fooling anyone with your "I was just a humble attendee" act. anyway, it's another example of how far-right groups are being subtly manipulated by Russia to further their own agenda. and honestly, it's hard to blame the UK MPs for being concerned - have they seen the state of some of these far-right groups? 
. maybe we should just focus on creating a more inclusive society instead of worrying about russian "influence" ops 
just got to know about Mark Collett speaking at that Russian thingy and I gotta say, super uncomfortable 
. what's even more worrying is that Russia's trying to play both sides here - on one hand, they're all about "preserving Christian values"... meanwhile, they're secretly funding and egging on extremist groups in Europe 
. we need to keep a close eye on this, you know? 
Another day, another far-right leader sipping tea with Russian oligarchs 
Mark Collett's attendance at this conference is super concerning, tbh 
. It's like he thinks they're all buddy-buddy or something 
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. Meanwhile, our MPs are over here losing their minds trying to figure out what Russia is doing behind the scenes 
. It's like, dude, you can't just invite a bunch of far-right extremists and expect everything to be okay 
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I'm starting to lose hope...
! I mean, think about it - a leader from one country's far-right group just speaking at an event organized by Russia, which has been accused of all sorts of shady stuff. It's like, how can we even trust that Russia isn't trying to manipulate these groups for their own agenda? 
. We need to keep a close eye on this stuff and make sure we're not getting caught up in some kind of conspiracy 
and it got me thinking about my favorite foodie spots in London. Have you guys tried that new pizzeria in Shoreditch? It's supposed to be amazing! Anyway, back to politics... I wonder what's going on with the UK government's plan for expanding their broadband network. I heard they're planning to roll it out to rural areas next year 
. It would really make a big difference for people living in those areas who don't have access to reliable internet. Maybe we can start a petition or something?
. what's going on? is russia trying to create a whole network of extremist groups to mess with western democracies? 
. And what's next? Are we gonna see Russian-backed groups popping up all over the UK? It's time for Labour MP Calvin Bailey to speak his mind and demand some real action from our leaders 
. We need to take this seriously before it's too late 
. It's not cool that he was given a platform to spew his racist views 
. We need more positive role models in our communities, especially from the far-right side 
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. Like, what's next? Is our government gonna start supporting far-right groups too? I mean, I know we've got issues with immigration and all, but come on! Russia is already messing with us enough without us helping them out. And what's up with this "Brotherhood of Academists" thingy? Sounds like some creepy cult to me 
. We gotta be careful here, fam 
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We need to have these conversations in the comfort of our own homes, with friends and family, not just on social media. It's time to take back control of our narratives and our democracy.