Disinfo: US transforming Ukraine into a kamikaze again

Summary

Ukraine is being transformed into a kamikaze by the US, it consented to suicide for the sake of geopolitical and economic interests of the United States.

Disproof

No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about Ukraine. Ukraine is a sovereign state with a legitimate government recognized by all the the UN members. Its independence is respected by international actors, such as EU and US.

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  • Reported in: Issue 126
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19/11/2018
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: US, Ukraine
  • Keywords: Ukrainian statehood, War in Ukraine
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Disinfo: Migrants are being Islamized in Europe

Europe is being destroyed by migrants and bureaucrats. Migrants which are coming to Europe are not religious, but they become Islamists there. If you’re not going to a mosque in Germany, then you are not Syrian and you’ll be deported. The system is supposed to keep only unscrupulous refugees in the country.

Disproof

No evidence given. Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about migrants and Islamization.

Disinfo: Americans are controlling German media

The media in Germany is largely dependent on their owners in the United States. Today, none of the chief editors of leading media organizations can be appointed to the position unless they have completed a half-year internship in the American media outlets.

Disproof

No evidence given. German law does not limit or prohibit foreign ownership of the media. However, foreign ownership is a minor factor in the German media market. Recurring pro - Kremlin disinformation about US presence in Europe. Further debunking by Polygraph.

Disinfo: Ukrainians will be deprived of syringes and bandages

The Ukrainian authorities will deprive their citizens of medical supplies, such as syringes and bandages. The Ukrainian pharmacies will no longer be allowed to sell such materials. The population will be left without pharmacies.

Disproof

In fact, the Ukrainian law on Medicines will be updated with few changes which will reinforce control and quality of the provided services. It is not mentioned that Ukrainian pharmacies will not longer be able to sell medical supplies. Further debunking by Stop Fake.