DISINFO: The situation in Ukraine is a result of the hybrid war against Russia
SUMMARY
The situation around Ukraine is a result of the hybrid war waged against Russia for many years – Ukraine was transformed into an instrument of this war. The goal of this process is to undermine the foundations of Russian security.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets, claiming that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine was triggered by the West.
The US and the West support Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter.
Russia itself started an unprovoked war against Ukraine under several false pretexts, including the need to protect the self-proclaimed separatist entities in certain parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions. A list of main pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives justifying the invasion here.
The US, the EU and NATO condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is entirely unjustified and unprovoked.
See similar cases that claiming that Russia is at war with NATO and the Pentagon and only the soldiers are Ukrainians; that NATO is at war with Russia with the hands of Ukrainians; that NATO was turning Ukraine into an enemy of Russia; that NATO has no interest in peace in Ukraine; and that the West is using Ukrainians to fight Russia in Ukraine.