DISINFO: Coronavirus proved that NATO is pointless
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: sputnik-georgia.ru (archived)*
  • Date of publication: May 12, 2020
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Reported in: Issue 200
  • Countries / regions discussed: EU
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coronavirus NATO

DISINFO: Coronavirus proved that NATO is pointless

SUMMARY

Coronavirus proved the whole pointlessness of NATO’s existence. It turns out that the only thing the alliance can ‘successfully’ fight is the mythical Russian threat, but when it comes to real threats, NATO is destabilised.

RESPONSE

A recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about the inability of NATO and the EU to assist their member states in fighting the coronavirus and about the alleged disintegration of the EU, NATO and other Western bodies. NATO has been doing a great deal to assist all member states in the fight against COVID-19. This includes facilitating the airlift of crucial medical supplies and equipment, matching requests for support with offers from allies and partners, setting up field hospitals. Many Allies, including the Czech Republic, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain have benefited from this support. More about NATO response to the pandemic can be found here.

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