Disinfo: The Ukrainian people are under EU occupation

Summary

The Ukrainian people are under EU occupation.

Disproof

No evidence given. Ukraine is not occupied by the EU. A part of Ukraine (Crimea) is annexed by Russia.

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 69
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 11/05/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Ukraine
  • Keywords: Occupation, European Union
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Disinfo: Nazism is taking revenge in Ukraine and Russia is the...

Nazism is taking revenge in Ukraine and Russia is the main target of it.

Disproof

Often repeated disinformation, no evidence given. The total number of members of radical groups in Ukraine, e.g. the ‘Right Sector’, never amounted to more than a few hundred to a maximum of a thousand people bit.ly/1Tl9X7W, . 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 bit.ly/1hqcDuR, . Similarly, Ukraine’s local elections in October 2015 generally showed respect for the democratic process bit.ly/1VUL9V,