Russian propaganda is spreading claims alleging that NATO is preparing to take part in a war against Russia, according to Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council.
Kremlin-affiliated outlets are amplifying a statement by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service claiming that "French troops are deploying to Poland."
These reports are further accompanied by assertions about a "growing NATO presence in Romania and the Baltic states," allegedly "on the brink of escalation."
In reality, according to Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, these are routine and publicly announced allied military exercises.
Analysts at Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation noted that the Kremlin is attempting to portray NATO’s routine activities as "preparations for war" in order to justify its own aggression.
According to the CCD, the purpose of such disinformation is to spread fear, discredit defense cooperation among allies, and create an informational cover for potential Russian provocations along the Polish-Ukrainian, Romanian-Moldovan, or Baltic borders.
As RBC-Ukraine previously reported, Russian propaganda has circulated false claims about the alleged "cancellation of local elections" in Ukraine and the supposed "loss of legitimacy" of the government, narratives promoted by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
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