British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson has faced renewed scrutiny after revelations he travelled to Moscow with funding from Elon Musk's family foundation, coinciding with his growing association with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Critics accuse Robinson of acting as a 'useful idiot' for Russian interests, citing comments from Musk's father, Errol, who confirmed the foundation paid for the trip.

The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between right-wing groups and the Kremlin, with figures like Robinson and Hanson praised by some for their support of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Robinson, known for his anti-migration rhetoric and criminal record, has drawn condemnation from political leaders like Liberal Democrat Ed Davey, who called him a 'threat to democracy'.Meanwhile, Musk's family maintains complex ties with Moscow, with Errol recently meeting Robinson in Russia.

The incident underscores broader concerns about foreign influence in Western politics and the alignment of far-right movements with Russian interests, particularly amid the Ukraine conflict.

The article also touches on other European right-wing leaders' controversial stances toward Putin, including Marine Le Pen's past praise for the Russian leader and Germany's AfD party's calls for closer ties with Moscow.