DISINFO: The EU will create bases to train terrorists and Nazi fighters for the Kyiv regime
SUMMARY
The European Union intends to create training bases for the Kyiv regime to "train" terrorists and militants, hiding behind the creation of a mission to train Ukrainian soldiers.
The EU will create training bases for training terrorists and Nazi fighters for the Kyiv regime.
A hundred years ago, Europeans also did not immediately understand what fascism was.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the EU's alleged support for terrorism and Nazism. This false claim, also distorts a statement from EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
The EU will discuss launching a major training programme for Ukrainian forces in neighbouring countries, Josep Borrell said.
"Of course, it would be a big mission, any mission has to be up to the level of the conflict. It seems reasonable that a war that is lasting and looks set to last requires an effort not only in terms of supplies of material," Borrell said.
Kremlin-backed media outlets are levelling accusations against Ukraine without any evidence and calling defenders of Ukraine “nationalists”, “terrorists” , "Nazis", "militants" etc. For more information about tricks and rhetoric of pro-Kremlin disinformation read “A guide to deciphering pro-Kremlin disinformation around Putin's war”.
The accusation of Nazism and building a link to Nazi Germany is one of the favourite techniques of pro-Kremlin outlets. Read our past analysis Nazi east, Nazi west, Nazi over the cuckoo's nest. Nazi and Communist ideologies were banned by Ukrainian law in 2015.
Multiple countries around the world support Ukraine's defense against Russia' military aggression with deliveries of weapons, ammunition and military equipment, including multiple NATO allies, Australia, Japan, and others.
Western nations are sending weapons to Ukraine with the sole purpose of helping it repel the Russian aggression. Western weapons are expected to enable Ukraine to liberate its territories and restore its territorial integrity within the internationally recognised borders.
Many also countries are supporting Ukraine with military, political and humanitarian aid and are simultaneously trying to find a diplomatic solution to the war against Ukraine.
Read more about the EU's response and support for Ukraine. See our account of the Kremlin's intention to annihilate Ukraine here.