DISINFO: Russia launched a special military operation in accordance with the UN Charter
SUMMARY
The Russian Federation launched a special military operation in accordance with the UN Charter.
RESPONSE
Unsubstantiated claim, recurring disinformation narrative justifying the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
On 2 March, 2022, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine.
On 10 March, 2022, the EU leaders stated that "Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine grossly violates international law and the principles of the UN Charter and undermines European and global security and stability."
Read more about the EU response and support for Ukraine.
For further information, see also the Guide to Deciphering Pro-Kremlin disinformation around Putin's War and The Chilling Background to the Kremlin's "No War" trope.