Putin himself acknowledged late on 25 March that Islamists were committing the attack. The myth of Nazi-ruled Ukraine has been the cornerstone of Russian disinformation about the country since the very beginning of the 2013-14 Euromaidan protests, when it was used to discredit the pro-European popular uprising in Kyiv and, subsequently, the broader pro-Western shift in Ukraine's foreign policy.
As terrorism experts pointed out, there is no question regarding the authenticity of the statement, made by Amaq, the official Islamic State propaganda media. The Islamic State released multiple evidence, including a gruesome video of the Moscow attack filmed by the attackers themselves, leaving little doubt about its responsibility.
The US has been the leader of the global coalition to defeat it and is part of Operation Inherent Resolve to attack and degrade the capabilities of the group since 2014. Most EU members, the UK, as well as Canada and Australia have taken part in this counter-terrorism mission, while the EU established its own set of actions to counter Daesh. This disinformation message aims to discredit US and UK support to Ukrainian resistance -including financial and weapons supplies- against Russia's aggression.
The doctored video with Danilov was aired by NTV live in the very first special programme dedicated to the terror attack at Moscow's Crocus City Hall, on the night from March 22 to March 23, 2024, as the Ukrainian Center for strategic communications noted.
BBC Verify has established the clip - broadcast by NTV - is actually an edit of two Ukrainian TV interviews.
Since October 10, 2022, Russia has launched dozens of targeted missile strikes on the Ukrainian energy system. According to the UN, 42 out of 94 (45%) crucial high-voltage transformers have suffered damage or destruction due to Russian missile attacks for the autumn-winter period 2022-2023. The UN continues that, as a result of Russian attacks, the damage to power, gas, heating infrastructure, and coal mining exceeds US$10 billion and is increasing.
The water supply to occupied Crimea was stopped by Ukraine in May 2014. Continuation of water supplies would be possible if Russia, the occupying state, complies with the conditions for signing the contract put forward by the Ukrainian authorities. Ukraine demanded that Russia, in accordance with the UN General Assembly Resolution of March 27, 2014, recognise Crimea as an occupied territory. Russia refused these conditions.
There are no US or NATO forces on the frontline. The West or the US is not at war with Russia or the Russians. Since Russia launched its full-scale, unjustified aggression against Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the West has been calling for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine and a peaceful settlement. The West is not seeking a war in the heart of Europe.
This is a fake. In reality, ketamine is used to treat PTSD in military personnel. Claims about banned ketamine are also false, as the drug is officially registered in Ukraine as a medicinal product.
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During his meetings with US decision-makers in Washington D.C. in March 2024, High Representative of the EU Joseph Borrell emphasised that Ukrainian victory is essential for Europe's security, but also for the US, not only out of solidarity, but also out of US self-interest.