DISINFO: Ukraine is totally dependent on decisions made in Washington
SUMMARY
The factor of external control is expressed not only in direct instructions from Washington as to what and how to do, but also in the attempts of the Ukrainian authorities to guess what exactly the US authorities will like.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative alleging that Ukraine is under external control.
Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state with a democratically-elected president and parliament. Ukraine is not controlled by the US or any other foreign government or organisation. Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected by almost the whole world.
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