Fakes about Ukraine in the context of developments in the Middle East
russian propaganda has launched a wave of disinformation targeting Ukraine in the context of developments in the Middle East.
▫️ In particular, social media and pro-russian resources are actively circulating a video allegedly attributed to USA Today, claiming that components of weapons transferred to Ukraine were supposedly found among the debris of missiles used to attack Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East. Through this narrative, propaganda seeks to promote the claim that Ukraine is “selling NATO weapons on the black market.”
▫️ At the same time, another fake is being disseminated under the guise of a video by the French outlet Le Point, alleging that Ukrainian phone scammers stole €42 million from French citizens by offering to raise funds for air defense systems for French overseas bases.
▫️ Both stories are false. No such publications appear on the official platforms of the mentioned media outlets. The materials in question are fabricated content designed to imitate reports from reputable Western publications.
russia systematically employs such propaganda tactics and exploits high-profile international events to inject disinformation about Ukraine into the information space.
The objective of this campaign is to discredit Ukraine and undermine support for it among its allies.
