MEPs condemn Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine
- 2025-01-23 11:23
The European Parliament has condemned Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs said that Russia was using a “sophisticated and well-coordinated disinformation campaign” to spread lies about the war and to undermine support for Ukraine.
The resolution said that Russia’s disinformation campaign was “aimed at confusing public opinion, sowing discord and undermining trust in democratic institutions.”
MEPs called on the EU and its member states to do more to counter Russia’s disinformation campaign. They said that the EU should provide more support to independent media outlets in Ukraine and Russia, and that it should do more to promote media literacy among the public.
The resolution also called on the EU to take action against those who are spreading Russian disinformation. MEPs said that the EU should consider imposing sanctions on individuals and organizations that are involved in spreading disinformation.
The resolution was adopted by a large majority, with 534 votes in favor, 49 against and 75 abstentions.
Background
Russia has been using disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict in 2014. Russian state-controlled media outlets have been spreading false claims about the war, including claims that Ukraine is a Nazi state and that the Ukrainian government is responsible for the deaths of civilians in the Donbas region.
Russia has also been using social media to spread disinformation about the war. Russian trolls have been creating fake accounts on social media platforms and spreading false information about the war. They have also been using bots to amplify the reach of their messages.
The EU has been taking steps to counter Russia’s disinformation campaign. In 2015, the EU launched the East StratCom Task Force, which is responsible for countering Russian disinformation. The Task Force has been working to provide accurate information about the war in Ukraine and to debunk Russian disinformation.
The EU has also been working with other countries to counter Russian disinformation. In 2017, the EU and the United States launched the Joint Statement on Disinformation, which committed the two sides to work together to counter disinformation from Russia and other sources.
Reaction
The resolution condemning Russia’s use of disinformation was welcomed by the Ukrainian government. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the resolution was “a strong signal of support for Ukraine and a clear condemnation of Russia’s aggression.”
The resolution was also welcomed by human rights groups. Amnesty International said that the resolution was “a timely reminder of the importance of countering disinformation.”
Conclusion
The European Parliament has condemned Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine. The resolution calls on the EU and its member states to do more to counter Russia’s disinformation campaign.
Press release – MEPs condemn Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine
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