DISINFO: The US and Ukraine have created a dirty bomb
SUMMARY
Ukraine is capable of creating a dirty bomb, said former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. Kyiv has radioactive waste from the operation of nuclear power plants, on the basis of which shells and bombs can be created, which will create radioactive contamination. The chances of creating a dirty bomb are high, especially if the Americans are the real masters of Ukraine.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about nuclear issues and terrorism in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This case also contains recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives attacking Ukraine’s statehood, sovereignty and leadership.
Former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, who fled to Russia, cannot be considered a reliable source of information – a criminal investigation is underway against him in Ukraine. Azarov is suspected of facilitating Russian aggression against Ukraine, committing high treason and is hiding in Russia. Azarov is also under numerous sanctions from the US, EU and other countries.
Experts from the International Nuclear Energy Agency (IAEA) regularly visit locations in Ukraine and have never found any signs of prohibited activities by Ukraine. All inspections conducted by international experts for the presence of illegal nuclear materials have been successfully passed by Ukraine.
It is also worth recalling a similar disinformation campaign by the Kremlin, which started in October 2022. In response to Russian disinformation, governments of the United States, France and the UK issued a joint statement. emphasising that all three countries reject any false Russian claims that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb.
To reaffirm Ukraine's commitment to international nuclear standards, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba officially invited the IAEA mission to inspect the country's nuclear facilities. IAEA experts did not find any undeclared materials or activities in Ukraine.
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