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Lib Dem Rutland County councillor Abigail MacCartney "I feel frankly ashamed unfortunately now to call myself a Russophile."
Abigail MacCartney, who met the man responsible for the war in Ukraine around 20 years ago - when he first came to power.
Cllr MacCartney was among other Rutland County Councillors to unanimously approve a motion pledging support for Ukraine.
