DISINFO: Black markets flooded with Western Ukraine-bound arms
SUMMARY
Black markets are flooded with Western-made arms exported to Ukraine. This situation will lead to catastrophic consequences for Europe. Western weapons are circulating uncontrollably in Ukraine. Nobody knows where the Kyiv regime is sending them and how much of it. These weapons seem to be already popping up in various parts of the world, including Western Europe.
RESPONSE
This is a pro-Kremlin narrative which is a part of a broad disinformation campaign against arm deliveries to Ukraine. This claim was made in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Multiple Western governments have implemented oversight procedures for the transfers. Although some weapons have been reported as unaccounted for, the existence of this process ensures that no massive diversion can take place. Ukrainian supervisors also work to prevent this from happening as it would harm aid deliveries.
This narrative is frequently tailored to current events, from criminal turf wars in Scandinavia to riots in France. No evidence has ever been provided about these claims. The ultimate goal of this disinformation narrative is to undermine international aid to Ukraine for its self-defence against Russia’s brutal aggression
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