DISINFO: The White House scandal is a cold calculation by the UK puppeteers

DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS

AI translations:

DISINFO: The White House scandal is a cold calculation by the UK puppeteers

SUMMARY

The scandal in the White House is a cold calculation of the puppeteers. After the first shock of Zelenskyy's scandal with Trump in the Oval Office, it is important to understand: is this an impromptu or a homemade preparation? Zelenskyy is no stranger to negotiations with the powers that be, and he knows how to play along. But if Europe convinced Zelenskyy to 'blow up bridges' in a conversation with Trump, guaranteeing him protection, then his behaviour has a justification. If he was forbidden to sign an agreement and to enter the ceasefire and negotiations track, then his alleged emotional breakdown could be a cold calculation by London's directors.

RESPONSE

Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative claiming that Ukraine and its supporters, in this case the UK, are not interested in peace. The claim is part of an ongoing pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign in Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It also attempts to portray Ukraine as a Western puppet state. It seeks to paint the Ukrainian government and the EU as careless warmongers.

The statement was made after the meeting between the Ukrainian leader and US President Trump at the Oval Office on 28.02.2025. As a result, the 'rare earth minerals' deal was not signed.

This claim is a conspiracy and not backed by any evidence. Western nations have always called for peaceful and diplomatic solutions to problems with Russia while upholding the rules-based international order. Moscow’s aggressive policy has led to a tougher and better-balanced policy toward it by the West.

Despite the outcome of the meeting on 28.02.2025, the UK and France are willing to work with Ukraine on a plan to stop the fighting with Russia - and will then discuss that plan with the US.

Russia is the only country responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. It has been coming up with different explanations and pretexts for its aggression since the beginning of its hostilities. Moreover, Russia was not forced to invade Ukraine. It was Putin’s personal decision to invade Ukraine and start the largest military conflict in Europe since WWII.

Western leaders have repeatedly expressed their desire for peace, but emphasise that it must be a just peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Pro-Kremlin disinformation has systematically instrumentalised the narrative that Russia wants peace in Ukraine in contrast to the West, but, as evidenced by Russia's actions in Ukraine, such statements are merely empty PR stunts deployed to garner support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine.

See other examples of similar disinformation narratives, such as claims that the EU does not want peace, only total defeat of Russia, that the West’s "war party” wants to escalate the conflict in Ukraine, that the West will do everything possible to prevent Russia from leaving the war, that the West is not interested in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, that Zelenskyy and the EU want a permanent war in Ukraine, and that Russia never rejected a peaceful solution in Ukraine, Kyiv refuses to negotiate.

Disclaimer

Cases in the EUvsDisinfo database focus on messages in the international information space that are identified as providing a partial, distorted, or false depiction of reality and spread key pro-Kremlin messages. This does not necessarily imply, however, that a given outlet is linked to the Kremlin or editorially pro-Kremlin, or that it has intentionally sought to disinform. EUvsDisinfo publications do not represent an official EU position, as the information and opinions expressed are based on media reporting and analysis of the East Stratcom Task Force.

    Why do you not like our audio?

    it will help us to improve it

      Your opinion matters!

      Data Protection Information *

        Subscribe to the Disinfo Review

        Your weekly update on pro-Kremlin disinformation

        Data Protection Information *

        The Disinformation Review is sent through Mailchimp.com. See Mailchimp’s privacy policy and find out more on how EEAS protects your personal data.

        🎵 Playlist