Guardian correspondent Luke Harding discusses Trump, Putin, and Russian interference in live Q&A
Source Summary
The Guardian's Luke Harding answered reader questions on topics including his new book on Trump and Putin, Russian interference in UK politics, and the war in Ukraine. Harding noted that UK security services were not permitted to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum due to political sensitivity, and stated that the Kremlin backed Brexit to weaken the UK. He also reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korea is sending an additional 50,000 troops to support Russia, beyond the 12,000 who participated in the 2024-2025 Kursk region battles.
Why it matters
The discussion reveals gaps in UK security investigations into foreign interference in a major democratic referendum and highlights ongoing North Korean military involvement in the Ukraine conflict with potential implications for regional security.
