Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) chair-elect Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) said on Friday that she hopes Taiwan can "make as many friends as possible," when asked to elaborate on her recent remarks that "Vladimir Putin is not a dictator" because he was elected, during an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).
Incoming KMT chair doubles down on ‘grass was green’ remarks - Focus Taiwan
You’re also assuming I’m not being persecuted. Of which in survived attempted murder fighting corruption in America. I have the legitimacy to criticize Putin.
The conclusion doesn’t follow the premise.