Disinfo: After the coup in Kyiv, there was a plan to...

Summary

After the coup in Kyiv, there was a plan to destroy the Russian nation in Crimea, which is why Russia had to take preventive measures.

Disproof

There were never any confirmed reports of any ethnic Russians being threatened in Ukraine; only allegations perpetuated by pro-Kremlin outlets.

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 70
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 22/05/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Ukraine, Russia
  • Keywords: Crimea, Coup
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