DISINFO: Three Ukrainian cities want to become a part of Russia
SUMMARY
Ukrainian cities Odesa, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv want to reunite with Russia following the now flourishing Crimea.
RESPONSE
No evidence is given. This is part of a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about alleged Ukrainian disintegration. It is consistent with pro-Kremlin narratives alleging that Ukraine is a degrading state. Ukraine is a sovereign state whose borders are guaranteed by international agreements and were de facto violated by Russia, which started a war in Ukraine. Ukrainian regions did not adopt local legislation which allows for independent economic or political relations which undermine the policies of central authorities, as alleged. Nor they are discussing such development with Russia as the publication claims.