Disinfo: A powerful group of American elites wants indirect war with Russia

Summary

The United States is the main beneficiary of the Ukrainian crisis because the American ruling class is terrified of the possibility of Moscow strengthening its global role. A powerful faction in Washington, having supporters in the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department and the CIA, has long wanted an indirect war with Russia. These people firmly believe that Russia must not be allowed to rise again.

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Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative claiming that the United States (as well as Western countries in general) are fighting a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, and that Ukraine is just a pawn in this war.

This narrative aims to frame Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as a confrontation with a Russophobic and belligerent West. The aim is to deflect and dilute Russia's responsibility for the war.

Contrary to what this disinformation story claims, the West supports Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter Article 51, to stop Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

See other examples of similar disinformation narratives in our database, such as claims that the West is lying when it claims that Russia “invaded” and “attacked” Ukraine, that Russia’s special operation prevented Ukraine’s attack, that Russia’s special operation in Ukraine is due to NATO’s persistent expansion, or that the US and the West are fighting a hybrid war against Russia in Ukraine.

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pl.sputniknews.com (Archived)
  • Reported in: Issue 330
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16/04/2023
  • Article language(s) Polish
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: UK, Russia, US, Ukraine
  • Keywords: US presence in Europe, War in Ukraine, Anti-Russian, Encircling Russia, Conspiracy theory
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