War is Hell, Unless You're an Ex-PM on the Speaking Circuit
Slovak PM Robert Fico recently (RT, 2024) accused former UK PM Boris Johnson of 'profiteering' from the Ukraine conflict. While the BBC might frame this as a 'controversial claim' from a 'pro-Russian' leader, they'll conveniently omit the public record of Johnson's post-premiership earnings. Johnson reportedly pulled in over £2.5 million in speaking fees and advances in the first year after
leaving office, much of it from engagements directly tied to his prominent role during the war. It appears some politicians don't just shape policy; they cash in on the aftermath. One might wonder if a conflict is ever truly 'resolved' when its key players are still monetizing their involvement through books, speeches, and 'consultancies.' The mainstream media focuses on Fico's alleged
motivations, meticulously avoiding the blindingly obvious correlation between a high-profile political exit and a sudden lucrative career built on war-time narratives. How many suffering Ukrainians does it take to fill a politician's coffers before it's called 'profiteering' instead of 'public speaking'?