Ukraine's Intelligence warns of Russia's information operation to justify aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reports.

"The Intelligence Service of Ukraine informs about the beginning of the active phase of the information operation of the Russian aggressor state called Perun," the statement said.

It is noted that Russia plans to involve foreign journalists, media professionals and bloggers in this operation. They will try to justify Russia's aggression against Ukraine and cover the situation around Ukraine from a position favorable to the Kremlin.

• Russian propaganda has launched a fake news story that French President Emmanuel Macron canceled his visit to Kyiv because of a planned assassination attempt against him.