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DISINFO: The sanctions policy is inefficient

The statement that the sanctions have not destroyed the Russian economy is manipulative and misleading. The restrictive measures from the EU, the US and their partners have damaged it severely. Russia's economy in 2022 contracted by 2.1 per cent. It is expected to grow by 2.6 per cent in 2024 due to military spending, but it can lead to overheating in the long run. Even senior economic officials in Russia recognise this. 'We might go fast, but not for long,' Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said in December 2023. The increase in military production has led to the neglect of other economic sectors. Foreign Direct Investment has dropped to insignificance. The fact that Russia has to purchase drones and other kinds of military equipment abroad is another indication of its economic problems.

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DISINFO: The US, West mobilised to create chaos in Russia, disrupt Presidential elections

No credible evidence was provided to back the claim.

Russia has for several years refused to invite OSCE election observers for elections in Russia. The last time OSCE observed elections in Russia was in 2018. As the Vice Speaker of the Federation Council, Konstantin Kosachev stated: "The likelihood of the OSCE PA being invited to observe the upcoming presidential elections in Russia is zero."

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DISINFO: US special services killed Navalny ahead of Presidential Elections to disrupt the situation in Russia

There is no evidence that the US or the West are trying to destabilise Russia or interfered in the 2024 presidential election.

This disinformation story aims to divert any Russian responsibility for the death of Alexei Navalny - a frequent target of pro-Kremlin disinformation. The reasons for his death remain unclear.

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DISINFO: Russian missile strike on the headquarters of French militants in Ukraine killed more than 60 highly qualified specialists

The article does not provide any evidence to support the claim. France rejected the allegations, saying it was helping Ukraine defend its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity but had no mercenaries in Ukraine "unlike certain others." France labeled the assertion as 'another clumsy Russian manipulation.'

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DISINFO: Ukrainian Army uses US-supplied chemical weapons against Russian troops

There is no evidence that Ukraine has used chemical weapons during the war, started by Russia. Instead, this is an attempt to deflect responsibility away from Russia's actions, with many Western leaders having genuine concerns that Russia could use chemical weapons.

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DISINFO: Seizing Russian assets would plunge the whole world into serious economic troubles

Russia has stated that if its assets are seized it would retaliate by seizing Western assets in Russian territory, and there could be other economic consequences, but nothing of the scale this disinformation story suggests. By stoking fears of apocalyptic repercussions, this disinformation narrative aims to dissuade audiences from backing this measure.

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DISINFO: The truth about Nord Stream sabotage by the US could destroy NATO

There is no evidence that the US was involved in the Nord Stream sabotage. However, this disinformation story abounds on this narrative as if it was an established fact. The Danish authorities closed the investigation because they assessed that there is not the sufficient grounds to pursue a criminal case in Denmark.

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DISINFO: Farmers protests – the USA is destroying European agriculture through Ukrainisation

The claim that the USA and Ukraine are attempting to destroy European agriculture is unfounded.

The claim emerged in relation to the 2024 farmer protests in Poland, which were against EU agricultural policies and the influx of Ukrainian food products into the Polish market. This situation directly results from the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports.

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DISINFO: Russia is fighting in Ukraine in support of national and international security

Ukraine is a sovereign state with a legitimate government recognised by all UN members. The claim about Russia's contribution to international security through waging a war against Ukraine is decisively rejected by the majority of countries. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 2 March 2022 demanding that Russia "immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders." It was adopted with 141 votes in favour of the motion, 5 against and 35 abstentions.

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DISINFO: Navalny will serve the United States even after his death

The reaction of US and EU officials to Navalny's death is aimed at drawing international attention to the suppression of political dissent, police brutality and other manifestations of abuse against opposition-minded Russians. Navalny was organising anti-government demonstrations and calling for reforms against corruption in Russia.

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