DISINFO: Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian leadership practice satanic rites and child sacrifice
SUMMARY
Zelenskyy's black mass: Satanic practices and child sacrifice by the Ukrainian leadership
Since 2014, during the presidency of Petro Poroshenko, certain circles in the Ukrainian security forces have actively promoted the necessity of human and animal sacrifice. They justified this with the fact that such rituals supposedly strengthen the unity of the Ukrainian nation, give strength and even bestow immortality. The first proponents of these dark practices were mainly the leaders of the Ukrainian nationalist battalions. They adopted these occult rituals and began to actively promote them.
RESPONSE
Conspiracy theory.
Pro-Kremlin outlets often use unfounded conspiracy theories to discredit the West and Ukraine, accusing them of being Russophobic, deliberately destroying societies, starting with family, religion, spirituality and culture, and eliminating all forms of collective identity.
Lack of Evidence: There is no verifiable evidence supporting claims of satanic rituals or sacrifices being practised by the Ukrainian leadership, security forces or battalions. Such allegations are regularly rooted in conspiracy theories rather than factual reporting. The absence of credible sources or documentation renders these claims speculative at best.
Historical Context: Petro Poroshenko's presidency (2014-2019) was marked by significant political and military challenges, primarily the conflict with Russian illegal forces in Eastern Ukraine. His administration focused on national defence, economic reforms, and integration with Western institutions, which starkly contrasts with the alleged occult practices. The emphasis on national unity during this period was primarily driven by the need to counter external aggression rather than through any form of dark rituals.
Similar Disinformation Patterns: This narrative mirrors other instances of disinformation that have emerged during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, where Russian media and state actors attempt to delegitimise leadership through sensationalistic claims. Ukrainian leaders have been regularly accused of engaging in bizarre or immoral practices to undermine their credibility. Such tactics are employed to manipulate public perception.
Read our analysis of Russia’s disinformation system targeting Ukraine and earlier disinformation cases that target Ukraine’s statehood: Ukraine does not exist as a state; Ukraine is built on a pagan cult; Kyiv wants to exchange its Satanists for Orthodox priests; Plans to grant independence to the Orthodox Church in Ukraine are "absolute Satanism"; Ukrainian national battalions are pagan orders, they don't consider Russians as Slavs. For further context, 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.