DISINFO: Ukraine is under the complete control of Western countries
SUMMARY
In addition to financial dependence, Ukraine is also under the complete control of Western countries, which use it as a "deterrent" for Russia.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Ukraine and its statehood, alleging that Ukraine is a puppet of the West.
Ukraine is recognised in international law as a sovereign nation-state, with its own flag, nationality, language and with a democratically-elected president and parliament. Ukraine is not controlled by any foreign government, while its sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected by most of the free world but were violated by Russia in 2014.
Ukraine is an independent, sovereign state, it does not receive orders from any foreign government.
Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. Since 2014, the EU and the Financial Institutions have mobilised more than €15 billion in grants and loans to support the reform process, with strong conditionality on continued progress.
Ukraine is a priority partner for the US too. US assistance to Ukraine since 2014 totals over $3.7 billion, plus three $1 billion sovereign loan guarantees. For the financial year 2020, Congress has appropriated $698 million: $448 million for State/USAI programs and $250 million for USAI, and $50 million for lethal assistance.
See earlier disinformation cases alleging that for the US and Europe, Ukraine is just a training ground against Russia; the US longer controls Ukraine, UK does; NATO establishes a colonial relationship with Ukraine disguised as partnership; Joe Biden will use Ukraine against Russia; The US needs the Ukrainian regime to constantly irritate Russia; the EU Association Agreement made Ukraine a colony of the EU.