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    Because, for all his faults, he’s critical of Russia.

    Russia would much rather have someone at the helm more amenable to Russian politics, seeking to undermine the European help that Ukraine has been getting from other nations.

    And they’re getting impatient, running out of money and can’t wait around for the next UK general election.

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        Corbyn was and is no more pro-Russia than Starmer, despite the fact that a lot of anti-Corbyn propaganda painted him that way back when he was in charge of the party.