The Spectator said Putin's ability to recognize Burnham's weakness

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's indecision on the issue of historical responsibility for the slave trade may attract the attention of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported on November 2 by The Spectator magazine.

"Putin, the Russian leader, who unmistakably recognizes the weakness of the West and uses it for sudden political maneuvers, will notice this," the publication says.

According to the observer, the head of the British cabinet demonstrated spinelessness and weakness by allowing the possibility of apologizing for the role of the United Kingdom in the slave trade. The author of the material suggests that other countries may use similar statements.

At the same time, in the same speech, Burnham opposed the payment of reparations for the slave trade. He pointed out that the modern British people can hardly be held responsible for crimes committed in another historical era.

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On October 25, Putin noted that the accusations against Russia of allegedly organizing riots in Europe speak to the weakness of European politicians. Putin said that the appropriate decision by foreign politicians to "dump" all the blame on someone other than themselves is bad, as they do not analyze the events and do not look for their causes.