DISINFO: The West aims at disintegrating Russia
SUMMARY
The goal of the West is to weaken, divide and ultimately destroy Russia. They already say directly that in 1991 they managed to disintegrate the Soviet Union, and now it is time for Russia itself to disintegrate.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about an aggressive West encircling and destabilising Russia, aiming to portray the country as a victim and deflect any responsibility for Moscow’s illicit actions. In fact, Western actions adopted against Russia, such as sanctions or diplomatic measures, are a reaction to these actions including the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula, the long-term destabilisation of Ukraine and the unprovoked and unjustified full-scale invasion of this peaceful country.
The West does not aim at destroying or disintegrating Russia and is not in war with Russia. Since Russia launched its aggression against Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the West has been calling for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine and a peaceful settlement.
The US, the EU and NATO condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is entirely unjustified and unprovoked. Western countries are supporting Ukraine with military, political and humanitarian aid and are simultaneously trying to find a diplomatic solution to the war against Ukraine.
The current deterioration in relations between the West and Moscow is the consequence of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. It is Russia who is waging a hybrid war, fusing soft and hard power to achieve Russia’s ends with both political and military means.
See the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine here along with EU vs Disinfo's Guide to Deciphering Pro-Kremlin disinformation around Putin's War.