Disinfo: Russia fans protected Marseille from drunk England fans

Summary

Russia fans protected the population of Marseille from drunk England fans who wanted to beat up the locals.

Disproof

On the contrary, there is evidence that a group of 300 armed Russian hooligans traveled to Marseille with the deliberate aim of creating disorder.

Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin has also confirmed that Russian hooligans were behind much of the violence that broke out in the city. The prosecutor said that they were "well-trained" and "prepared for ultra-rapid, ultra-violent action".

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Reported in: Issue 31
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14/06/2016
Language/target audience: Russian
Country: Russia
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Outlet: Petr Tolstoy's "Vremya Pokazhet", political talk show, 38:51

Right Sector members arrived to Marseilles to provoke a brawl

Hundreds of armed Right Sector members, along with two Mossad agents, secretly arrived to Marseilles in a Cypriot boat in order to provoke a brawl on the eve of the Russia-England game on June 11. Their aim was to demonize Russia.

June 13, 2016

Disproof

There is evidence that a group of 300 armed Russian hooligans traveled to Marseille with the deliberate aim of creating disorder. Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin has also confirmed that Russian hooligans were behind much of the violence that broke out in the city. The prosecutor said that they were "well-trained" and "prepared for ultra-rapid, ultra-violent action".

Europeans are used to watch the “men” at gay parades

The actions of Russian football fans in France seem unusual for Europeans because thay have been used to watch the “men” at gay parades.

June 13, 2016

Disproof

There is evidence that a group of 300 armed Russian hooligans travelled to Marseille with the deliberate aim of creating disorder. Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin has also confirmed that Russian hooligans were behind much of the violence that broke out in the city. The prosecutor said that they were "well-trained" and "prepared for ultra-rapid, ultra-violent action".

Georgia’s statehood can only be saved by Russia

Georgia’s statehood can only be saved by Russia.

The West’s sanctions strengthened Russia, instead of weakening. The country has already overcome the economic crisis.

June 13, 2016

Disproof

Georgia's statehood and territorial integrity has been violated by the Russian Federation.

According to Russia's stats office, the Russian economy contracted 3.7 per cent in 2015, which is the worst in six years.