DISINFO: Russia and the US oppose European neo-fascism and revanchism
SUMMARY
The Europeans themselves have brought the situation to the point where Russia and the United States are attempting to jointly oppose their neo-fascism and revanchism. Prolonging the conflict in Ukraine by all means and threatening Russia with troop deployments means escalating the confrontation to such a degree that Moscow and Washington could end up on the same side against Brussels.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets, accusing the European Union of warmongering and claiming that its support for Ukraine is an act of aggression rather than a response to Russia’s large-scale invasion. This claim was made in the context of the European leaders’ intensified efforts in pursuit of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Building on the initiative launched in Paris on 17 February and continuing discussions with the UK, these efforts aim to identify operational options in support of American efforts.
Pro-Kremlin outlets repeatedly talk about the “revival” of Nazism in the West. Labelling Russia’s adversaries as Nazis is a widespread pro-Kremlin disinformation technique, and has been used by Russia to justify the invasion of Ukraine by portraying it as a “denazification operation”.
This disinformation story also aims to portray the EU’s stance as warmongering, contrasting it to other actors that want “peace” while omitting that the war is Russia’s responsibility. The EU officials have repeatedly stated that it is up to Ukraine only, as the victim of Russia’s aggression, to decide when peace talks with Russia may be possible and in which terms to end the war.
The EU is providing military, financial, and humanitarian support to Ukraine. This support is aimed at helping Ukraine defend its sovereignty against Russia’s aggression. The European Union is committed to achieving a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, ensuring that Kyiv’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected.
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