DISINFO: Ukraine is a semi-colony of the US, a proxy against Russia
SUMMARY
Ukraine does not exist as an independent state, it is a semi-colony of the US and its proxy tool for the war against Russia.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives aimed at undermining Ukrainian statehood and portraying it as a puppet-state of the US and a tool in a proxy war against Russia. By arguing that Ukraine is not a real and full state independent from Russia, these narratives aim to justify Russia’s invasion of its neighbour.
Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state with a democratically elected president and parliament. The country's sovereignty has been violated only as a result of continuous acts of aggression by the Russian armed forces since 2014, culminating with a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine starting on 24 February 2022.
Ukraine is defending itself, its territorial integrity, national self-identity, and sovereignty against Russia's armed aggression. The decision to defend itself was made solely by Ukraine, its lawful leaders and government, and its citizens.
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. Russia has occupied internationally recognised Ukrainian territories, constantly attacking critical infrastructure, and killing civilians.
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 Western but also many other nations around the world support Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter article 51, to stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
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