Ukraine crisis: Prince William under fire over 'alien to see bloodshed in Europe' comment
India Today
Britain's Prince William has caused massive worldwide outrage for responding to the Russia-Ukraine war in a ‘racist’ manner. His words, “It is very alien to see war and bloodshed in Europe,” have triggered a massive outrage on Twitter. Here are some of the angry responses.
Prince William has become the latest figure to trigger outrage for responding in a ‘racist’ manner to the crisis in Ukraine, which has been invaded by Russia. During a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on Thursday, March 10, Prince Williams reportedly said, "It's very alien to see war and bloodshed in Europe. We are all behind you.” The comments were reported by the British news organisation, The Independent.
This comment made by Prince Williams has sparked a massive outrage on Twitter and many people have responded to this statement. People have called his response 'disgusting and racist'.
Prince William’s statement comes in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has reached Day 15. Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24.
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Ever since the war broke out, stories of discrimination against people of colour trying to cross the Ukrainian border have been making headlines. As have been stories about the inherent racism in some of the responses to the crisis.
The prime ministers of Bulgaria and Poland came under fire for saying they would accept any number of refugees because, "these are not the refugees we are used to. These are intelligent and educated people."
Journalists have also been criticised for implying that war is meant perhaps only for "impoverished and remote" countries and not a "civilised" nation with "blue eyes and blonde hair people."
