DISINFO: West continues to supply weapons to Kyiv to prolong the conflict
SUMMARY
The collective West wants to prolong the conflict in Ukraine, so it continues to carry out large-scale arms supplies to Kyiv. More than 28,000 tons of military cargo had already been delivered to Ukraine.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets accusing the West of aggravating the situation in Ukraine. The claims are presented as justification for the ongoing Russian military invasion against Ukraine.
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is a clear violation of international law. The Ukrainian Army and volunteers are fighting with Russian troops to defend their country from unprovoked Russian military aggression. The Western countries are providing Ukraine with military, economic, and humanitarian support.
Some Western nations are sending weapons to Ukraine with the sole purpose of helping it repel the Russian aggression. Western weapons are expected to enable Ukraine to liberate its territories and restore its territorial integrity within the internationally recognised borders. Ukraine does not intend to move further into Russia within its internationally recognised borders.
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See the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine here along with EU vs Disinfo's Guide to Deciphering Pro-Kremlin disinformation around Putin's War.