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Disinfo: The West incites anti-Russian sentiment in Ukraine

Summary

The US and the EU do not help Ukraine to build a strong state. They build anti-Russian sentiment in their own interests. They fight, introduce sanctions and weaken their geopolitical enemies.

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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.

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Nash TV Channel - YouTube [from 01:23 to 01:42] (Archived)
  • Reported in: Issue 142
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 13/03/2019
  • Language/target audience: Russian
  • Country: Russia, Ukraine, US
  • Keywords: West, European Union, Anti-Russian, Russophobia

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