Chay Bowes is an Irish journalist, known for founding the The Ditch website. He often writes about his pro-Russian and anti-West views on his media pages, mainly Twitter.[2]
Chay Bowes | |
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| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Education | Master's degree in strategic studies[1] |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Known for | Founder of The Ditch |
Career
editBefore getting into politics and journalism, Bowes worked as the owner of a gun shop and also of an outdoor gear shop,[3] as well as a health insurance middle manager.[4]
In April 2021, Chay Bowes created the Irish political news website The Ditch, alongside journalists Eoghan McNeill and Roman Shortall and his personal friend[5] and businessman Paddy Cosgrave.[6][7]
Bowes had previously been involved in supplying information about Leo Varadkar providing a copy of a confidential document on GP contracts to Maitiú Ó Tuathail, president of the National Association of General Practitioners, in a story which was broken by Village Magazine.[5] Bowes resigned his directorship at The Ditch in June 2022.[8]
Connections to Russia
editBowes addressed the UN Security Council at Russia's invitation in 29 June 2023,[9] criticizing NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict.[2] He described the war as a NATO-driven proxy conflict, warning of unregulated arms flooding into Ukraine.[2] Russia defended Bowes, while Ukraine's ambassador dismissed him as a “Russian stooge”.[2] Bowes, is known for exposing political issues in Ireland. His UN appearance was part of Russia's effort to shift blame for the war onto the West.[2]
Chay Bowes, has worked for Russian state media RT. Bowes, who previously worked in non-media roles, portrays the West as the antagonist in Russia's war on Ukraine. His rhetoric, aligned with Kremlin viewpoints, positions him as a key figure in disseminating pro-Russian narratives.[1][unreliable source?]
Following the invasion of the Kursk Oblast by Ukrainian troops, Bowes described it as a “last desperate roll of the dice for Ukraine”. He also claimed that the invasion by the “corrupt Kiev elite” was ordered by “the masters in London and Washington”.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Chay Bowes: Self-proclaimed Freedom Fighter and Journalist Spreading Kremlin Disinformation". Uacrisis.org. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b c d e Murray, Yvonne (2023-06-30). "Who is Chay Bowes and why did he speak at the UN?".
- ^ "Chay Bowes misses the target". The Phoenix. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Chay Bowes". Vatnik Soup. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b Mahon, Brian (17 June 2021). "Leo Varadkar leak whistleblower Chay Bowes backs 'more inquiring' news site". The Times. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Ditch Media Limited - Irish and UK Company Information - Vision-Net". www.vision-net.ie. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ Tighe, Mark (25 July 2022). "Hurlers on The Ditch: The small online news team who plunged An Bord Pleanála into crisis". Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ Sheahan, Fionnán (9 July 2022). "Paddy Cosgrave, Chay Bowes and the inside story of a scandal that imperilled a Taoiseach". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "On the UN Security Council briefing on arms supplies to Ukraine". india.mid.ru. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "The attack on the Kursk region will end with the complete defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces — Whose Bowes". EADaily. 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-12.