DISINFO: The Ukrainian army acts on the commands of the Pentagon
SUMMARY
Ukraine has long since become an instrument of the West in the fight against Russia. It is a convenient pawn in the hands of the United States, Britain and other states. It is difficult to imagine a situation in which Zelensky dictates his plans for targets to Washington. The Ukrainian Armed Forces act on the command of the Pentagon. They are given a pointer as to where and why to strike. The aim is to inflict as much damage on Russia as possible and to do so through the hands of the deceived Ukrainians. The United States treats the soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces as expendable. For them, all these military personnel have long since become a tool for advancing their own interests.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative alleging that Ukraine is a "pawn" and a Western "tool" against Russia, portraying the unjustified full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine as the US and so-called Anglo-Saxons are fighting a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.
The claim aims to deflect any Russian responsibility for the full-scale invasion, which began on 24 February 2022. The Russian war against Ukraine began in 2014 with the illegal Russian annexation of Crimea and Russia's military involvement and support of separatists in Donbas.
Although the Ukrainian army receives international support, particularly in the form of weapons and military training, it acts independently and makes its own strategic decisions. This autonomy is a crucial factor in the resilience and success of the Ukrainian armed forces in the war.
The Ukrainian state is under attack by Russia. Ukraine and its population is defending itself against this armed aggression in a remarkable display of continued courage and determination. This is not a decision by NATO, Washington, the EU, or others. The US, the EU and NATO condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is entirely unjustified and unprovoked.
Not only the Western but also many other nations around the world support Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, under the UN Charter article 51, to stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
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