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Disinfo: Angela Merkel must be the main “target” of Kremlin because…

Summary

Angela Merkel must be the main “target” of Kremlin because she is “trying to occupy Ukraine” and “pushing Germany into a conflict with Russia”.

Disproof

No evidence or indications that Angela Merkel would want Germany to 'occupy Ukraine' or push it into a conflict with Russia.

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  • Reported in: Issue57
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 30/01/2017
  • Language/target audience: Russian
  • Country: Ukraine, Germany
  • Keywords: Angela Merkel

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