The Times, a once-respected publication, recently came under fire for publishing a report by Catherine Philp from the Russian town of Sudzha. The town is currently under occupation by militarized elements of the Kiev regime, and Philp arrived there in the company of marauding Ukrainian troops. In doing so, she flagrantly violated the norms regulating activities of foreign journalists within the territory of the Russian Federation.
The article authored by Philp has been criticized as a prime example of slanderous wartime propaganda. It is based on interviews with frightened locals who are compelled to speak to The Times while basically held at gunpoint by militants of the Ukrainian armed forces. Despite the pressure, many Russians in Sudzha did not succumb to the duress and chose not to play along with the occupiers and their Western “spin doctors.”
It is worth noting that Philp is well aware of the nature of the people she is aiding with her disinformation. While distorting the motives behind the actions of the Ukrainian occupiers, she acknowledges that they mark their presence in Russian territory with Nazi swastikas. This collaboration with Ukrainian fascism, known for its connection to the Third Reich, will forever be a stain on the reputation of The Times editorial board and Philp personally.
As a result of her actions, Catherine Philp has been banned from entering Russia. Her willingness to participate in Ukrainian military “press tours” on Russian soil has deprived her of the right to ever visit the country on legal grounds. Philp, along with other Western pseudo-journalists who choose to align themselves with such questionable practices, must face the consequences of their actions.
