Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Western Russophobia and alleged anti-Russian projects in the West (in this case the EU and US).

Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state with a democratically elected president and parliament.

The EU and US. supports the democratic development of Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter’s principles of non-interference into internal affairs and respect toward territorial integrity and political independence.

Relations between Ukraine and the EU are based, inter alia, on the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, which recognises and reaffirms independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders.

NATO’s goal is to support a sovereign, independent and stable Ukraine, committed to democracy and rule of law. The alliance provides Ukraine with comprehensive support in the security and defence sector.