Australian Politics@aussie.zoneEnglish · 3 months ago

WA councillor appears on Russian TV, congratulates Vladimir Putin on election victory

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WA councillor appears on Russian TV, congratulates Vladimir Putin on election victory

Australian Politics@aussie.zoneEnglish · 3 months ago

WA councillor praises Putin's 'transparent and comprehensive' election win during appearance on Russian TV

Australian officials have labelled the Russian election an "insult to democracy", but Port Hedland's Adrian McRae was full of praise for Mr Putin.

A West Australian councillor has endorsed and congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election win during a bizarre appearance on Russian state television.

In a video published on Russian state media, Port Hedland man Adrian McRae congratulated Mr Putin on his “transparent and comprehensive” victory.

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What is it you imagine they will “do” about a councillor appearing on TV?
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  Throw him off a roof?

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