Disinfo: 70-80% of Finns do not want Finland to join Nato,...

Summary

70-80% of Finns do not want Finland to join Nato, according to Johan Bäckman.

Disproof

No evidence given. Johan Bäckman is a known pro-Kremlin figure from Finland and the leader of the the Finnish representative group of the so-called "Donetsk Peoples’ Republic" (bit.ly/1T3qNEs), .

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  • Reported in: Issue 26
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 01/05/2016
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Finland
  • Keywords: NATO
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NATO is sending troops to the borders of Russia for protecting from a fictional enemy.

Apr 30, 2016
Disproof

NATO is a defensive alliance. Therefore, in response to Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine, NATO is increasing its military presence in the eastern part of our alliance.

Disinfo: NATO is creating a military district in the Baltic region...

NATO is creating a military district in the Baltic region and preparing for war against Russia.

Apr 30, 2016
Disproof

As stated by NATO heads of state and government at the Wales Summit in September 2014, "the Alliance does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to Russia. But we cannot and will not compromise on the principles on which our Alliance and security in Europe and North America rest" (bit.ly/1u0c1ky), .

Disinfo: NATO had transferred over four thousand troops to the Russian...

NATO had transferred over four thousand troops to the Russian border to intimidate Russia.

Apr 30, 2016
Disproof

As stated by NATO heads of state and government at the Wales Summit in September 2014, "the Alliance does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to Russia. But we cannot and will not compromise on the principles on which our Alliance and security in Europe and North America rest" (bit.ly/1u0c1ky), .