Russia ‘within their rights’ to take Crimea, Reform’s Makerfield candidate said as he compared it to Falklands

May 27, 2026 · 9:27 AM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate for the Makerfield by-election, stated that Russia was 'within their rights' to take Crimea, drawing a parallel to the UK's claim over the Falkland Islands. This comment resurfaced during the campaign and has sparked controversy. Kenyon's remarks reflect a broader debate about sovereignty and international law regarding territorial claims.

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▪Robert Kenyon compared Russia's annexation of Crimea to the UK's claim over the Falkland Islands.
▪His comments were made in an online forum and have been criticized for their implications.
▪The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 is not recognized by most of the international community.

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