Bernie Ecclestone claimed he would "take a bullet" for Russian war dog Vladimir Putin in a bizarre interview on Good Morning Britain.President Putin is public enemy number one around the world after his decision to unleash war on Ukraine.
But former F1 boss Ecclestone sees things slightly different and has sensationally blamed Ukrainian President Zelensky for failing to avert war with Russia.
Ecclestone has spoken out in defence of Putin before, describing the despotic crackpot as "straightforward and honourable." But his latest interview on GMB went a step further.
Asked whether he still regards Putin as a friend, Ecclestone replied: "I'd still take a bullet for him."READ MORE:Inside Roman Abramovich's £270m flying mansion private jet which carries 50 guests"I'd rather it didn't hurt, but if it does, I'd still take a bullet because he's a first class person.
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