Ukrainians die for dream of American military bases: foreign manipulations for June 19

On June 19, Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation published a selection of anti-Ukrainian manipulations in the world media.

Manipulation: German-Finnish blogger Kim Dotcom wrote on his X page: "It's crazy how many Ukrainians died for the pipe dream of American military bases in Ukraine. The US would never accept Russian military bases in Mexico either."

Refutation: This statement is manipulated by suggesting that Ukrainians are sacrificing themselves for American military bases. In reality, the Ukrainian military is defending their people's freedom against Russian invasion.

Manipulation: The article in the American Thinker claimed: “Ukraine's inept leaders have plundered most of the resources inherited from the Soviet Union, exacerbated internal divisions, and ignited an unnecessary war with Russia, which continues to devastate the country's once-prosperous heritage.”

Rebuttal: This article attempts to shift blame from Russia to Ukraine for starting the war, while also discrediting Ukrainian leadership as incompetent. It portrays Ukraine as responsible for the war, ignoring Russia's aggression.

• Russia also continues to discredit Ukraine against the backdrop of its expanding network of diplomatic missions in Africa.