Disinfo: The Ukrainians have been seduced by the West, they were...

Summary

The Ukrainians have been seduced by the West, they were ordered to spit on their brothers [meaning “the Russians”], and they agreed to it.

Disproof

No evidence for the accusations. // It is Russia who invaded Ukraine and started killing its citizens, not vice versa.

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 55
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19/01/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Ukraine, Russia
  • Keywords: West
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Disinfo: The America for Bulgaria Foundation, George Soros and other NGOs...

The America for Bulgaria Foundation, George Soros and other NGOs are organizing a Maidan against the president elect Radev in Bulgaria. Bulgarians under 40 years are recruited and paid 30 euros each to participate in the uprising.

Disproof

No evidence given, the article refers to "unofficial sources" and rumors on blogs to support its claims (using a common tactic when spreading disinformation-referring back to the fact that information has been reported before, without mentioning what kind of source has reported it). The claim that America for Bulgaria will be more active in supporting democracy is presented as a suspicious thing, whereas it is perfectly normal to support democracy.

Disinfo: The Luhansk Peoples republic is an independent state

The Luhansk Peoples republic is an independent state.

Disproof

Eastern Ukraine is part of Ukraine. The international community does not recognise the so-called "presidential and parliamentary elections" held in Donetsk and Luhansk ‘People's Republics’ on 2 November 2014. These were held contrary to the letter and the spirit of the Minsk Protocol, signed within the framework of the Trilateral Contact Group, and obstructing efforts to find a sustainable political solution to the crisis.