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Gill was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for eight counts of bribery related to pro-Russia statements.
The payments totaled about 40,000 pounds received to influence European Parliament positions on Ukraine and Russia.
Voloshyn, a Ukrainian politician with links to media, allegedly coordinated Gill’s pro-Russia statements.
Gill’s actions were described by the judge as corrupting his moral compass as an elected official.
Gill was stopped at Manchester Airport in 2021 while traveling to Russia, triggering the investigation.
Gill led Reform Wales and later represented the Brexit Party and Reform UK in the European Parliament until Britain left the EU.
The sentencing has prompted calls for investigations into Russian interference in British politics.
Reform UK labeled Gill’s actions as reprehensible and unforgivable, while Farage commented on him as a 'bad apple.'
Voloshyn is believed to be living in Russia and is wanted by authorities in Britain and Ukraine.
The Old Bailey heard that Gill operated within a system of paid influence over statements about Ukraine and Russia.

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Nathan Gill, Reform UK Wales leader, was jailed for 10 years for accepting bribes from a pro-Kremlin agent, with charges spanning 2018-19 as an MEP.
Labour leader Keir Starmer urged Farage to answer questions and launch an inquiry into Reform UK's links with Russia.
Farage described Gill as a single “bad apple,” while Reform UK said Gill’s actions were reprehensible and that justice had been served.
The CPS note indicated additional MEPs intervened on pro-Russia channels after Gill was promised payments, including Steven Woolfe and William Dartmouth.
Investigators noted pro-Russia content from Gill’s allies in the European Parliament, including mentions of a €5,000 payment for interviews.
Police and investigators recovered cash tied to the scheme, including €5,000 and thousands of dollars.
Police noted the messages used coded language, later revealing a regular pattern of collaboration with a pro-Russian agenda.
The case widened attention on Reform UK’s donors and party structures amid concerns of pro-Russia links.
The Guardian report places Gill’s case in the context of broader scrutiny of Farage’s leadership and Reform UK’s stance on Russia.
Reform UK maintained a polling lead but faced criticism over Russia-related perceptions ahead of elections.

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Nathan Gill, former Reform UK Wales leader, was jailed for more than a decade for accepting bribes linked to Russia.
The investigation alleged Gill read pro-Russia speeches and gave media interviews funded by Russian sources.
U.S. authorities tipped off British police after stopping a Russian-linked figure abroad, triggering the case.
Nigel Farage distanced himself, describing Gill as a 'bad apple' but noted no proven wrongdoing by Farage.
Police indicated Gill showed ‘very clear connections to Putin’ through payments and trips to Kyiv.
The case highlights concerns about Russian influence and attempts to subvert democracy in Britain.
Gill’s actions included paid appearances on RT, the Russian state broadcaster.
The court described Gill as financially vulnerable and susceptible to Kremlin money offers.
The judge cited the case as evidence of Russia attempting to influence British MPs.
The article confirms there is no evidence of Farage wrongdoing in relation to Gill's case.

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