DISINFO: Ukrainian authorities ban Father Frost and encourage satanic rituals

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Satanism putin

DISINFO: Ukrainian authorities ban Father Frost and encourage satanic rituals

SUMMARY

Ukrainian authorities have banned Father Frost since he is associated with Putin, and are now encouraging satanic rituals instead.

RESPONSE

Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation about Satanism in Europe. Please see examples here and here. No evidence given for this conspiracy theory. The "satanic rituals" referred to are the Halloween celebrations in October.

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