Another Russian fake: some Ukrainians are being deported from Europe due to mass protests

Another Russian fake: some Ukrainians are being deported from Europe due to mass protests

Kyiv  •  UNN

March 27 2024, 08:14 AM • 29594 views

Russian propaganda channels are spreading fake information about the alleged deportation of more than 813,000 Ukrainians from the EU due to mass protests, but this claim is not true, and the screenshot used to confirm it is fabricated.

Russian propaganda channels are spreading fake information about the alleged deportation of Ukrainians from the EU due to mass protests across Europe. This was reported by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, UNN reports .

Since April 15, more than 813,000 Ukrainians have been deported from the EU due to mass protests across Europe. This information is being spread by an anonymous Telegram channel with a link to the alleged website of the EU Delegation to Ukraine,

- the statement said.

Details

It is noted that the screenshot with information about the deportation of Ukrainians from Europe is a fake. To create the fake, the fraudsters used a release dated March 13, "Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU personal sanctions for violation of territorial integrity extended for another six months.

In fact, it states that the EU Council has extended restrictive measures against persons involved in undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine until September 15, 2024. The EU Delegation to Ukraine did not disseminate information about the deportation of Ukrainians, as it is not true.

Recall

Russian propagandists spread a fake screenshot claiming that Zelensky will sign a decree requiring Western countries to deport Ukrainian men living there to Ukraine.