Stephen Fry has issued a stark warning about a "darkening shadow" of fascism spreading across the world.
The British actor and writer expressed deep concern about what he described as a growing "cult of power" sweeping across nations over the weekend.
His remarks come as Trump, one month into his second term, has aligned himself with several of Putin's positions on Ukraine.
Trump recently sparked controversy by describing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky as a "dictator without elections" and suggesting Ukraine was responsible for starting the conflict.
Speaking on the BBC, Fry said: "I'm deeply worried by the darkening shadow spreading across the world—the shadow of what we have to call fascism.
“It is a cult of power and only power speaks to power and the worry is the contempt of Trump, as Putin always has, contempt of Trump has for British politicians.
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“From Macron, we will see what happens in Germany. They have tried to push the alternative for Deutschland, the ultra-right party and others have supported.
“So, it is a real worry, it is a desperate, desperate time."
The 67-year-old's comments came amid escalating tensions over ongoing peace negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Fry specifically targeted both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in his criticism, claiming they share a contemptuous attitude towards Western leaders.
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In a recent Fox News Radio interview, Trump further intensified tensions by expressing frustration over Putin being blamed for the war.
When host Brian Kilmeade stated the conflict was "Putin's fault," Trump responded: "I get tired of listening to it, I'll tell you what."
The former president dismissed Zelensky's importance in peace negotiations, claiming he "doesn't think he's very important to be at meetings" and has been negotiating "with no cards."
Trump also suggested Putin's position of strength, stating: "He doesn't have to make a deal. Because if he wanted, he would get the whole country."
Thousands of protesters marched on the Russian embassy in London on Saturday, calling on the international community not to "betray Ukraine" amid peace talk concerns.
A coalition of Ukrainian community and UK-based labourorganisations rallied ahead of the third anniversary of Putin's full-scale invasion.
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Demonstrators carried placards reading "Occupation is not Peace" and "Don't Betray Ukraine" behind a banner demanding "Russian Troops Out."
The protest, led by Ukrainian singers from the Hromada choir, gathered at a statue of St Volodymyr near Holland Park, amid growing fears that Ukraine is being frozen out of peace talks between Moscow and Trump.
