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Manipulation: Presidential Office of Ukraine Threatens Poland With Relations Severance

Manipulation: Presidential Office of Ukraine Threatens Poland With Relations Severance

Oct 14, 2024
In a recent interview Ukrainian Presidential Office adviser Mykhailo Podolyak did make a statement about competition with Poland, but only in the context of post-war free trade and market economy. He noted that Ukraine and Poland have different positions on some economic issues, but this does not threaten relations between the two countries.
Fake: West Preparing to “Liquidate” President Zelensky

Fake: West Preparing to “Liquidate” President Zelensky

Oct 14, 2024
An article in the American publication Politico examining Kyiv’s plan if Russia assassinates President Volodymyr Zelensky has given rise to a wave of Russian fakes claiming the West is fed up with the Ukrainian President and plans to “liquidate” him. There is absolutely nothing in the article about removing Zelensky, it simply examines possible scenarios in the event of a Russian assassination attempt on the President of Ukraine.
Fake: EU to Create Ukrainian Refugee Battalions for Ukrainian Armed Forces

Fake: EU to Create Ukrainian Refugee Battalions for Ukrainian Armed Forces

Oct 14, 2024
Deportation of men liable for military service to Ukraine has no legal basis, and Ukrainian diplomatic missions cannot do so. This narrative is another Russian disinformation.

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