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INDEPENDENT MEDIA REPORTED REPRESSIONS AGAINST RUSSIANS IN DONBAS

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Myth: Numerous independent journalists from the West documented crimes committed by the Ukrainian Army against the Russians living in Donbas. Fact: Russians live in Russia. People living in Donbas are Ukrainians, because Donbas (Donietsk and…

Russian disinformation

RUSSIA HASN’T EVEN STARTED FIGHTING FOR REAL

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Myth: Russia hasn’t used its full might in Ukraine yet because Vladimir Putin cares about Ukrainian citizens. Fact: It’s a myth designed to downplay Russia’s struggles in the war. In reality, Russia has been fully…

Peace deal 2022

THE WEST TALKED UKRAINE OUT OF PEACE DEAL IN 2022

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Myth: Ukraine could have signed a better peace deal with Russia in 2022, but the West talked Ukraine out of it. Fact: Russia’s so-called “peace deal” of 2022 was nothing short of a demand for…

Russian annexation of Crimea

RUSSIA ANNEXED CRIMEA IN 2014 AS A RESPONSE TO THE “COUP” IN KYIV

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Myth: Russia launched the annexation of Crimea as a response to the “coup” in Kyiv. Fact: Russia planned the annexation of Crimea long before the Revolution of Dignity. According to the Russian officials, the so-called…

Russia is winning

RUSSIA IS WINNING THE WAR IN UKRAINE

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Myth: Russia is winning the war, capturing vast Ukraine’s territories every single day. Fact: The claim that Russia is winning the war in Ukraine is misleading when examining territorial control over time. In March 2022…

Ukraine smuggles weapons

UKRAINE SMUGGLES WESTERN WEAPONRY

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Myth: Ukraine smuggles weapons, provided by its Western allies, to third parties (including HAMAS or South American cartels). Fact: No credible evidence supports this allegation, and both U.S. and NATO officials have confirmed multiple times…

US gave 350 bln dollars to Ukraine

THE U.S. ALLOCATED 350 BLN DOLLARS TO SUPPORT UKRAINE

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Myth: The US has provided Ukraine with 350 (200-500) bln USD worth of aid. Fact: According to the US Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the congressionally approved Ukraine aid totalled 175 bln USD. There…

Ukrainian soldiers hide in civilian facilities

UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS USE CIVILIAN FACILITIES

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Myth: Ukrainian soldiers use civilian facilities in Ukraine. Fact: It’s true that Ukrainian soldiers can be often seen refueling their vehicles at gas stations, having lunch in caffeterias, or receiving parcels in post offices. However…

Russia never strikes civilian targets

RUSSIA NEVER STRIKES CIVILIAN TARGETS IN UKRAINE

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Myth: Russia doesn’t strike civilian objects in Ukraine. Fact: Numerous cases of Russia deliberately striking civilian objects were observed and documented, including bomb strikes on the Mariupol Maternity Clinic and Mariupol Theater used as a…

Ukraine should capitulate to Russia for peace

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Myth: Ukraine should capitulate to Russia for peace. Fact: Capitulating to Russia would not bring peace but would only embolden further aggression and violations of international law. Ukraine has the right to self-determination and sovereignty,…

The US should not help Ukraine

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Myth: The US should not help Ukraine. Fact: The United States has a responsibility to help Ukraine, particularly because of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, where the US, alongside the UK and Russia, guaranteed Ukraine’s territorial…

Supporting Ukraine provokes World War III

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Myth: Supporting Ukraine provokes World War III. Fact: This is a false narrative spread by Russian propaganda to intimidate countries from supporting Ukraine. In reality, Russia has already been engaging in acts of sabotage across…

Ukraine is thriving during the war, enjoying nightclubs and having fun

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Myth: Ukraine is thriving during the war, enjoying nightclubs and having fun. Fact: While it’s true that some Ukrainians continue to engage in social activities, such as going to nightclubs, this is not a reflection…

Ukraine is forcefully mobilizing teenagers and women to fight in the war

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Myth: Ukraine is forcefully mobilizing teenagers and women to fight in the war. Fact: Ukraine’s military mobilization follows legal procedures, and the recruitment of soldiers is based on the country’s defense needs. While men aged…

Ukraine is striking its own cities to blame Russia

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Myth: Ukraine is striking its own cities to blame Russia. Fact: This is a false claim. In 2014, during the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces and their separatist allies regularly struck both Ukrainian-controlled cities…