MP Galloway Accuses West of Moscow Attack; Comments Align With Russian Propaganda, Draw Criticism
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George Galloway MP accused the UK and US of lying about ISIS's involvement in the Moscow terror attack and promoted conspiracy theories about Western involvement. His comments were seized on by Russian state media.
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Galloway claimed he had evidence that the US, UK, NATO allies, and Ukraine were actually responsible for the attack that killed 139 people. His unfounded allegations align with Russian propaganda.
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Fellow British MPs condemned Galloway's comments as irresponsible, reckless, and playing into the Kremlin’s hands. They noted there is no evidence to support his claims.
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Galloway was recently elected as an MP again after a controversial campaign focused on the war in Gaza. He has a history of spreading conspiracy theories and works for Russian state-owned media.
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Western analysts warn Putin may exploit terror attacks like the Moscow bombing to justify aggression. By blaming Ukraine and the West, Galloway's comments feed this Russian narrative.