DISINFO: Western dictatorship, backed by terror, operates in Ukraine
SUMMARY
In Ukraine, the Western dictatorship reigns. But public officials are forbidden to talk about it openly. The Ukrainian state is practically under the occupation of Western powers.
Ukraine uses the nationalist radical movement as an instrument of terror against dissidents. Radicals can use intimidation tactics when someone mentions Western dictatorship over Kyiv.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about Ukraine being under "external control" mixed with the narrative about Ukraine being ruled by Nazis and radicals.
The claim is unsubstantiated. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state with a democratically-elected president and parliament. The country is not controlled by any foreign government or organisation.
Ukraine has a partnership with both the EU and the United States. 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.
The United States attaches great importance to the success of Ukraine as a free and democratic state with a flourishing market economy. U.S. policy is centered on supporting Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression as it advances reforms to strengthen democratic institutions, fight corruption, and promote conditions for economic growth and competition.
Ukraine is a democratic country with the rule of law. The radicals do not control Ukraine. The far-right groups have minimal support among the Ukrainian public. They had a very limited presence during the protests and went on to obtain abysmal results in the 2014 presidential and parliamentary elections. During the 2019 election cycle, the political parties associated with far-right candidates did not make the 5% barrier for the parliamentary election.
Similar cases claimed that Ukraine is an abandoned third-rate colony and a failed American colony, which is totally dependent on decisions made in Washington, as well as that it is ruled by far-right coup government.