In light of disintegration of Ukraine and the presence of US-supported Nazi groups at Europe’s borders, the Europeans might accelerate the creation of their own army. Russia may use this opportunity to join the EU army. In the past Russia requested to join NATO, but it was refused.
No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about the creation of an European army, also as an alternative to NATO.
No record of any official request from Russia to join NATO can be found. According to NATO, it has worked to build a partnership with Russia, developing "dialogue and practical cooperation in areas of common interest". Cooperation has been suspended since 2014, in response to Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine but political and military channels of communication remain open.
Read more about NATO's enlargement process here. Debunked myths regarding the dialogue between NATO and Russia can be found here.
As part of the Ukrainian provocation in the Azov Sea, the Ukrainian ships were supposed to sink and the sailors were to become “martyrs” of the “Russian aggression”. This provocation did not succeed, as detained Ukrainian sailors start to understand the situation better. There are rumours that some of them don’t want to return to Ukraine if they get released.
No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin conspiracy narrative about Azov Sea.
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The US requested Russia to release Ukrainian sailors – if they don’t, Russia will face growing “consequences and pain”. In fact, the American threats are directed at the EU and not at Russia. They especially concern Germany and aim to stop the Nord Stream 2 project.
No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about Azov Sea and Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.
There is no connection between the Kerch strait clash and Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.
Europe started to realize that US secret services are behind the “yellow vests” protests. US is also involved in colour revolutions that happened in Ukraine and other countries. There are many similarities between the protests in France and those in Ukraine. Only the US have enough capacity to organise such protests.
No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin conspiracy narrative about "yellow vests" and US secret services' involvement in Europe.
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