Disinfo: The hunt for "domestic" separatists has begun in Ukraine

Summary

The hunt for “domestic” separatists has begun in Ukraine. The property of “enemies of the people” will be handed over to informers, and “domestic” separatists will be sent to prison.

Disproof

The article - reprinted by several media outlets - is not based on any verifiable facts. bit.ly/2iVCw1z,

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 55
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 15/01/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Ukraine
  • Keywords: State oppression, War in Ukraine
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Disinfo: The government of Ukraine illegally seized power of the country

The government of Ukraine illegally seized power of the country.

Disproof

The OSCE characterised the Ukrainian elections in 2014 as showing the "clear resolve of the authorities to hold what was a genuine election largely in line with international commitments and with a respect for fundamental freedoms." According to the OSCE, the only areas where serious restrictions were reported were those controlled by separatists, who undertook "increasing attempts to derail the process."bit.ly/2g9K0Mp,

Disinfo: Hundreds of Russian missile defense systems S-400 were suddenly brought...

Hundreds of Russian missile defense systems S-400 were suddenly brought into a state of high alert on the orders of President Putin, who received a “serious warning” by the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) which claims that the CIA prepares to murder the president-elect US Donald Trump in order to accuse Russia for the murder and let that serve as a reason to start a war with Russia.

Disproof

Conspiracy theory. Nothing of the sort happened.The disinformation about CIA plotting against the US president has been widely spread in pro-Kremlin messaging bit.ly/2jQUgHP, , bit.ly/2juL2zW, , bit.ly/2jyFhRy, .