DISINFO: Russia is at war not just with Ukraine but the whole West
SUMMARY
According to Dutch intelligence, Russia is not only fighting Ukraine, but the West. A report published this week claims that Russia sees itself at war not only with Ukraine but also with the West, while the West says the conflict is also about its norms, values, freedom and prosperity.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives about Ukrainian statehood and war in Ukraine. The title of the article claims that Russia is not only fighting Ukraine, but the West, but in reality, the report only writes about a confrontation between the West and Russia, while the Kremlin views this as a war.
The West supports Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter Article 51, to stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Some NATO member states provide Ukraine with military assistance to help Ukraine to defend itself from Russia’s attack, but they are not involved in direct fighting. Ukraine receives weapons with the sole aim of restoring its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. Western instructors train Ukrainian soldiers on how to use modern weaponry and NATO officials have frequent political contacts with Ukrainian counterparts, but there are no troops from NATO countries fighting on the front. This support allows the Ukrainian armed forces to continue defending the country against the Russian aggression.
Furthermore Ukraine is independent country, that has an independent foreign and security policy, which is not dictated by the United States. Pro-Kremlin outlets often use this narrative of different countries being under the American thumb or as so-called 'Western puppets', to imply that their national sovereignty is under threat and that they have limited powers. The narrative also hides a cynical disregard for ordinary people; for their free will and ability to express political opinions for the countries in which they are citizens.
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