Disinfo: Russia cannot be an aggressor, since it is in the...

Summary

Russia cannot be an aggressor, since it is in the Russian genetic code to refuse war.

Disproof

Russia and its proxies are currently engaged in a conflict in Ukraine.

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 70
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23/05/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Russia
  • Keywords: Information war, War in Ukraine
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Disinfo: Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians are a single nation

Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians are a single nation.

Disproof

Both Ukraine and Belarus are recognised in international law as sovereign nation states, with their own flag, nationality, language etc. Ukrainian citizens are citizens of Ukraine, not Russia; the same for Belarus. Russia has no claim on them or right to legislate for them.

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

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.