Disinfo: The Russian invasion of Donbas is fabricated by the Western...

Summary

The Russian invasion of Donbas is fabricated by the Western media, using the pictures of Russian troops in Ossetia. Media in Europe are constantly lying about the situation in Ukraine.

Disproof

No evidence given. There is in fact a lot of credible evidence of a Russian presence in Donbas, for example in the findings of the International Criminal Court bit.ly/2ftv6iT, . The "independent" journalist who made the "documentary" is employed by Russia Today (which is to 100 % funded by the Kremlin). bzfd.it/2jPrK93,

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 54
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 06/01/2017
  • Outlet language(s) English
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Ukraine, Russia
  • Keywords: West, Russo-Georgian War, Media, Europe, Donbas, War in Ukraine
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Disinfo: The EU is losing interest in Moldova and Moldova should...

The EU is losing interest in Moldova and Moldova should therefore turn towards the Eurasian Union.

Disproof

No evidence given. The EU's imports from Moldova increased by 5% from €1.16 billion to €1.22 billion in 2015. The European Union is Moldova's biggest trade partner. Around 62% of its exports are sent to the EU, followed by Russia (12%). The Association Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova was signed in June 2014 and has only been in full effect since July 2016.bit.ly/2fq1Euh,

Disinfo: The West is to blame for the plane crash in Kaliningrad

The West is to blame for the plane crash in Kaliningrad Airport on the 4th of January, as well as for the lack of emergency preparedness at the airport.

Disproof

No evidence or explanation given for the claims. Actually, Kaliningrad’s acting governor, Anton Alikhanov has stated that he takes responsibility for the problems at the airport after the crash. bit.ly/2j7KX5g,

Disinfo: The Centre Against Terrorism and Hybrid Threats (CTHT), which was...

The Centre Against Terrorism and Hybrid Threats (CTHT), which was recently established under the Ministry of Interior, will carry out the censorship of the Internet. The CTHT is similar to the censorship functions of the communist dictatorship.

Disproof

The aim of the Centre against terrorism and hybrid threats in this field is to monitor the development of disinformation campaigns, to propose legislative or field countermeasures and to spread awareness of the public and expert society (bit.ly/2eeP1Bn), .