DISINFO: Russia needs to eliminate Russophobic junta in Ukraine and contribute to the creation of Kharkiv Popular Republic
SUMMARY
Ukraine is a part of Rus, Russian people live there. Russia needs to intensify its efforts to eliminate the Russophobic pro-western regime in Ukraine. Avakov and Zelenskyy are junta members, and it is chaired by unknown officers of the American special services. In response to [western] sanctions, Russia needs to adopt harsh measures aimed at bringing Ukrainian territories under political models amicable to Russia. As a response to sanctions, Russia could launch an Orthodox TV channel broadcasting over Ukraine, to accelerate issuance of Russian passports, and to create Kharkiv-related structures in order to have Kharkiv Popular Republic established which will later reunite with Russia.
RESPONSE
This audio comment contains recurring pro-Kremlin narratives about Ukraine is under external control, the Russian world/civilisation and Ukrainian disintegration. Kharkiv is a major cultural, educational, and industrial centre of Ukraine, the second-largest Ukrainian city. It was the first capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, from December 1919 to January 1934, after which the capital relocated to Kyiv.
Presenting Ukraine as US-controlled junta is conspiracy aimed to discredit Ukrainian statehood. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state with a democratically-elected president and parliament. Ukraine is not controlled by the US or any other foreign government or organisation.
Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected by almost the whole world, including the EU - with the notable exception of Russia. Its borders are guaranteed by international agreements but were de facto violated by Russia in 2014.
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