Fact check: Russian disinformation takes aim at Poland-Ukraine rift

kyivindependent.com·Martin Fornusek·2026-06-23T16:20:07.000Z
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This article is factual news reporting with standard journalistic practices. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article reports on a suspected Russian disinformation campaign that's spreading false stories online to worsen tensions between Poland and Ukraine, using fake social media posts that accuse Ukraine of Nazism and fabricate outrage among other European nations. It shows how these posts use fake videos and impersonate real news outlets to make the false claims seem more credible, while noting that real historical disagreements between Poland and Ukraine exist but are being exploited by outside actors. The article makes a case that this disinformation aims to weaken Ukraine’s international support by turning allies against each other.

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