DISINFO: Zelenskyy began to destroy the Minsk agreements after the Paris Summit
SUMMARY
Germany's position on the Ukrainian issue has not changed, neither has Moscow's: what was agreed upon at the 2019 Paris summit must be achieved, and the Minsk agreements should be implemented. But Zelenskyy changed his mind after Paris (or was told how to act) and began to destroy the Minsk agreements.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative alleging that Ukraine does not want to adhere to the Minsk agreements and instead plans to inflame a war in Donbas. Through this accusation, this disinformation aims to frame Ukraine as the party to blame for the spring 2021 escalation in Donbas, exempting Russia of any responsibility for its military buildup at the border.
The implementation of the Minsk agreements remains one of the key priorities of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a recent address, he mentioned that Ukraine will adhere to all agreements aimed at establishing peace in Donbas.
As well as sending troops near to the Ukrainian border, 2021 also saw increased bellicose language in key Russian state media. The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has expressed 'severe concern' over Russian military activity near Ukraine's border.
See similar disinformation cases in our database: Zelensky's team is not committed to the implementation of the Minsk agreements; Kyiv is preparing a "Karabakh scenario" for Donbas; Ukraine has not fulfilled one single point in the Minsk agreement; Ukraine does not show any interest in the Minsk agreement; peace in Ukraine is not in the interests of Western governments.