Putin calls Ukrainians "Russian people": fake news and manipulations for December 19

EspresoTV reports.

According to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, on December 19, the Russians launched three major deceptions.

Manipulation: Russian Telegram channel Ukraine.ru wrote: "Whoever the formal leaders of modern Ukraine are, in politics they have long been implementing the program of radical Ukrainian nationalists and neo-Nazis. Consistent de-Russification, the fight against the canonical church and the Russian Federation, which nationalists consider an existential threat. If any Ukrainian politicians speak of a ceasefire, they are threatened with reprisals by nationalist armed groups."

Disinformation: Dictator Vladimir Putin said: "Ukrainians are a fraternal people, and the southeast of Ukraine is the territory of the Russian people".

Manipulation: The pro-Russian Telegram channel Resident wrote: "The President's Office is aware of the illusory nature of the EU summit's decision to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova. In fact, we were given an empty symbol."

• Russian media also report that hotel owners in Bukovel allegedly pay military registration and enlistment offices to not disturb their guests.