DISINFO: Kerch Strait incident is Poroshenko's provocation to win the election

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DISINFO: Kerch Strait incident is Poroshenko's provocation to win the election

SUMMARY

Kerch Strait incident is provocation to boost Poroshenko’s ratings at the expense of country’s interests.

RESPONSE

Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation about the Kerch Strait incident. Notably, the narrative about the incident is changing from Ukrainian authorities allegedly attempting to postpone election, to Ukraine's President aiming to increase his ratings. Read more on the evolution of disinformation narratives about the Azov Sea.

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