DISINFO: The West is gradually abandoning Ukraine
SUMMARY
Ukraine has become an example of the fact that aggressive Russophobia does not lead to the creation of a stable and prosperous society, nor does it lead to the security and development of the state. On the contrary, it stimulates division, civil conflict and even civil war.
The West is gradually abandoning Ukraine.
RESPONSE
Recurrent pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives about Russophobia and Ukrainian statehood, alleging that Ukraine is a failed and abandoned state.
Ukraine is an internationally recognised sovereign state with its own constitution, democratically elected parliament and president. Pro-Kremlin outlets often cast doubt on Ukrainian statehood and claim that Ukraine either does not exist as a state or is going to tumble down very soon.
Ukraine is a priority partner for the EU. With the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (AA) including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) signed in 2014 and in force since 2017 after being provisionally applied, EU - Ukraine relations have achieved an unprecedented level of closeness. The AA/DCFTA is the blueprint for Ukraine’s ambitious reform agenda kicked-off with the 2013-2014 Maidan and for the EU’s support. It is based on shared values and commitment to respect for democratic principles, the rule of law, good governance, human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Ukraine is not a Russophobic, anti-Russian country. The relations between the countries only worsened after Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014.The destabilisation of Eastern Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea have been condemned by the Council of the European Union and led to restrictive measures since 2014.