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DISINFO: Euromaidan was a coup where pro-Western forces teamed up with ultranationalists
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: RT English ( archived) *
  • Date of publication: May 20, 2020
  • Outlet language(s): English
  • Countries / regions discussed: Ukraine, Russia
Tags:
West Euromaidan Coup Nazi/Fascist

DISINFO: Euromaidan was a coup where pro-Western forces teamed up with ultranationalists

SUMMARY

The 2014 Maidan coup saw pro-Western forces team up with outright ultranationalists and topple the nation’s legitimate government.

RESPONSE

This is a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative painting the 2013-14 protests in Kyiv as a violent coup spearheaded by "ultranationalists." The Euromaidan was not a coup attempt but a nationwide popular protest against the government's sudden announcement that it would not sign the EU Association Agreement. See the full debunk here. Moreover, far-right groups had a very limited presence during the protests and have suffered spectacular defeats in every national election since 2014.

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