Myth: Zelensky commands far-right troops in Ukraine.
Fact: Before Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, far-right groups in Ukraine were actually in opposition to President Zelensky. These groups, such as the Azov movement, were not aligned with the government but were instead part of volunteer militias, fighting against Russian hybrid invasion in Donbas, and their political influence was always extremely limited. Zelensky, who is Jewish and has openly condemned far-right ideologies, has always prioritized democratic values and unity. The far-right political movements in Ukraine were not under his command, and their presence was minimal in comparison to the overall national defense effort. The narrative of Zelensky commanding far-right troops is a Russian propaganda myth aimed at discrediting Ukraine’s government, which remains committed to a free and democratic society.