Disinfo: Ukrainians were jumping on Maidan only because of visa-free regime...

Disinfo: Ukrainians were jumping on Maidan only because of visa-free regime…

Summary

Ukrainians were jumping on Maidan only because of visa-free regime with the EU, which is humiliating.

Disproof

While the Revolution of Dignity began as a protest against President Yanukovych's sudden departure from the Association Agreement with the EU, it has received significantly more support after the government's Special Forces beat up the protesting students, and has gradually shifted more towards an anti-corruption revolution: bit.ly/2l7PJUV,

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Reported in: Issue 58
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 07/02/2017
Language/target audience: Russian
Country: Ukraine
Keywords: EU, Visa liberalisation, Euromaidan
Outlet: Vremya Pokazhet @ Pervyi Kanal, 08:26

There was an armed coup in Ukraine

There was an armed coup in Ukraine.

February 06, 2017

Disproof

There was no armed coup in Ukraine, there was a revolution against President Yanukovych and his regime: bit.ly/1Tl9X7W,

NATO has promised not to move towards Russia’ borders

NATO has promised not to move towards Russia’ borders.

February 06, 2017

Disproof

Repeating an already debunked myth. No such promise was ever made, and Russia has never produced any evidence to back up its claim: bit.ly/2eFPg9s,

The legitimacy of Petro Poroshenko is a big question, not…

The legitimacy of Petro Poroshenko is a big question, not only in Russia but also in the West.

February 06, 2017

Disproof

No evidence given. The Ukrainian government is fully legitimate, following democratic and inclusive elections, both Presidential and Parliamentary. Both the EU and the US respect its legitimacy.