DISINFO: Ukraine is a failed, Moloch-like state
SUMMARY
Each day brings new evidence that Ukraine is a failed state. The failure of the Ukrainian state project is the fault of its political elites. Silly, unprofessional, and despicable towards citizens, they placed these qualities in the foundation of the state. Hence, it is no surprise that Ukraine has turned into Moloch which is destroying its own people. And this is done to please the West's geopolitical interests.
RESPONSE
This is a classic example of a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative discrediting Ukrainian statehood. Ukraine is presented as a failed state and compared to Moloch, a demon associated in biblical sources with the practice of child sacrifice. Furthermore, Ukraine is depicted as a non-sovereign entity which follows the West’s orders.
Pro-Kremlin media outlets often cast doubts on Ukrainian statehood and claim that Ukraine either does not exist as a state or is going to tumble down very soon. In reality, present-day Ukraine has been on the world map since 1991 when the Soviet Union disintegrated. It has elected six presidents since then and changed parties in government several times which illustrates political diversity and democratic dynamics even during economic hardship in the wake of Russian aggression in 2014. Ukraine's Western partners have been providing it with financial and technical assistance.
Ukraine is a sovereign country with its own national interests. It is not controlled by any western government or organisation. Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected by almost the whole world with Russia as the key exception.
See similar disinformation cases that target Ukraine: that Ukraine became an American colony since the coup; that Ukraine does not exist as a state; that Ukraine will be split up; that Ukraine is a quasi-state with a failed economy; or that collapse of Ukraine resulting in the loss of territories may soon happen.