Disinfo: The elites in Europe are Russophobic

Summary

The elites in Europe are Russophobic and have been under the control of US foreign policy for 25 years, whereas ordinary Europeans want to live in peace and alliance with Russia.

Disproof

No evidence given. Disinformation campaign often aims at creating divisions in society, for example between the "elite" and "ordinary people"; without actually having any sociological data for such claims. Despite current difficulties in the relationship with Russia, the EU and its Member States have maintained a clear policy of reaching out to Russian society and youth, e.g.through the Erasmus+ student exchange programme and other people to people contacts.

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Reported in: Issue 62
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 07/03/2017
Language/target audience: Russian
Country: Russia, US
Keywords: Secret elites / global elites, Russophobia, Europe
Outlet: ‘Vremya pokazhet’ (1:00:11)

The government of Ukraine is destroying their own industry in…

The government of Ukraine is destroying their own industry in the interest of the EU, which does not need Ukrainian enterprises.

March 06, 2017

Disproof

No evidence given. The EU is supporting, not destabilising Ukraine, through one of the most ambitious reform programmes it has ever undertaken. The provisional application of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area offers Ukraine privileged access to a market of over 500 million consumers. The EU is helping, as both currently and historically the biggest international donor to Ukraine. It has proposed an overall support package of at least €11bn to help stabilise the economic and financial situation.

Ukraine is ruled by armed bandits

Ukraine is ruled by armed bandits.

March 06, 2017

Disproof

No evidence given. The 2014 presidential election in Ukraine was a genuine election largely in line with international commitments and respecting fundamental freedoms, despite the hostile security environment in two eastern regions of the country.

Ukraine is governed by nazis and a terrorist government

Ukraine is governed by nazis and a terrorist government.

March 06, 2017

Disproof

The reoccuring disinformation that Ukraine is ruled by nazis is disproven by the facts. The far-right Right Sector often depicted as "fascists" or nazis by pro-Kremlin outlets gained only 1.8% of the votes, far short of the threshold needed to enter parliament. bit.ly/2dFFEdi, // Miaistok is a notorious disinformation spreading outlet.