DISINFO: Ukraine is a victim of the collective West, the loss of sovereignty is just a consequence
SUMMARY
Ukraine has long been a victim of the collective West, and the loss of sovereignty is just a consequence.
RESPONSE
Recurring disinformation narrative about Ukrainian statehood. Тhe statement was made in the context of the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, trying once again to present Ukraine as a non-sovereign country, as a puppet of the West.
Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state with a democratically-elected president and parliament. Ukraine has a functioning government and economy, it is a member of many international organisations (e.g. United Nations, Council of Europe), and a party to international agreements. Ukraine has bilateral diplomatic relations with the majority of countries.
The country is not controlled by any Western government or organisation. Both the EU and the US respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Moreover, Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected by almost the whole world with Russia as the outstanding exception.
Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity have been violated by continuous acts of aggression by Russian armed forces since 2014 culminating in a full-scale invasion that started on 24th February 2022.
Western nations are providing assistance to Ukraine because they are expressing support for it in pushing back Russia's unjustified and unprovoked aggression.
See the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine here along with EUvsDisinfo's Guide to Deciphering Pro-Kremlin disinformation around Putin's War.
Read also our account of the Kremlin's intention of annihilation of Ukraine here.