Propagandists are spreading messages on anonymous Telegram channels mocking Ukraine's decision to renounce nuclear weapons after the collapse of the USSR. They claim that Ukraine never actually owned the nuclear arsenal, asserting it was the property of the USSR and could only be controlled by Russia as its successor state. These messages portray Ukraine as a country lacking the resources to maintain nuclear weapons, and accuse it of greed and exploitation of the USSR’s legacy. The narrative emphasizes Ukraine’s betrayal of its own interests under pressure from the U.S. and Russia, reducing the Budapest Memorandum to empty promises.

This message is actually manipulative and built on distorting the facts, in particular regarding Ukraine’s nuclear status and the history of its disarmament. In reality, the nuclear arsenal in Ukraine after the USSR's collapse was the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. The weapons were stationed on Ukrainian territory, which legally became part of Ukraine’s assets following its independence in 1991. Under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, Ukraine voluntarily gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for security assurances and guarantees of territorial integrity from Russia, the U.S., and the U.K. It was Russia that violated the terms of the memorandum in 2014.

Ukraine had the technical capability to maintain the arsenal, as nuclear component manufacturing facilities were located within its borders. However, the weapons' operational control systems were indeed dependent on Russia. Claims that nuclear weapons “never belonged to Ukraine” are false, as after the USSR’s dissolution, each of the newly independent states inherited part of its assets.

Russia seeks to diminish Ukraine’s significance as an independent state and undermine its international commitments by promoting narratives of ingratitude and the illegitimacy of Ukraine's independence. This is a typical attempt to discredit Ukraine on the international stage and justify aggression.

Russian propaganda is spreading claims in the media about an alleged NATO plan to deploy troops in Ukraine, labeling it a “plan for occupation”. However, this information is not true.

This was reported by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security. These fake narratives are based on statements from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service and are actively promoted by pro-Russian media outlets. In reality, the narrative of a Western “occupation” of Ukraine has been propagated by Moscow since the Revolution of Dignity. It is, in fact, Russia that has been violating Ukraine’s territorial integrity since 2014 and attempted a full-scale occupation in 2022. There is no evidence to support claims of such NATO plans. President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has repeatedly emphasized that Ukraine has no intention of involving NATO troops in the war against Russia, as this would contradict international law and the positions of NATO member states.

Such fakes are aimed at undermining Ukrainians' trust in their Western allies, destabilizing the unity between Ukraine and its partners.

Russian propagandists are spreading false claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi allegedly bought the Palace des Neiges hotel in Courchevel. According to them, the hotel has 70 rooms, a spa area, a swimming pool, and a restaurant, and its reopening is planned for 2026–2027, upon completion of renovations. However, this is a fake.

This was reported by the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security. Its experts remind that such statements are part of a systematic Russian propaganda campaign, which since the beginning of the full-scale invasion has been circulating fakes that the Zelenskyi family is buying luxury real estate and luxury items. Previous alleged purchases include Sting’s villa, a royal residence in the UK, Goebbels' estate, and even Hitler's limousine.

These falsehoods have been repeatedly debunked as they lack any evidence. The goal of such manipulations is to discredit the President of Ukraine in the eyes of the public and international partners. The propaganda aims to create the illusion that the Ukrainian government is indulging in luxury and engaging in corruption during the war, allegedly misusing international aid. 

The FSB said it had detained a Russian for drug production under the alleged supervision of Ukrainians, and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs accused a Ukrainian of organizing fraud through crypto machines. However, no evidence supports these claims.

This is reported by the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security. Its experts found that such stories have already become a standard part of the Russian information campaign aimed at shaping the image of Ukraine as the source of all internal problems. This strategy dates back to 2022, when stories about drug labs and groups allegedly overseen by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) began appearing in the media. Since then, the so-called Ukrainian trace has been systematically linked to fraud, terrorism, drug trafficking, and other issues in Russia.

An example is the story of the “Moscow Escobar”, who, according to propagandists, operated under the control of the SBU, but was later identified as a participant in Kremlin celebrations. Other cases include phone scammers, arson attacks on military registration and enlistment offices, unrest in Dagestan, and even cryptographic crimes.

Such accusations are part of a long-term campaign that not only fuels hostility toward Ukraine but also creates the illusion of an all-powerful enemy among Russians. This can lead to increased public paranoia as propagandists continue to present new “evidence” of Ukraine's involvement in Russia’s troubles on a daily basis.

Propagandists are spreading information via anonymous Telegram channels claiming that the commanders of Georgian units, which are part of the military committee of the Caucasus Union, have allegedly decided to return to Georgia, awaiting a signal from President Salome Zurabishvili to protect the population. 

This is false, reports the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security. Its experts found out that the president immediately refuted this information, calling it a provocation. The following day, the Georgian Legion also denied these claims, emphasizing their unwavering support for Ukraine, where they have been fighting since 2014. They stressed that their fight against a common enemy continues. On December 3, Zurabishvili praised the official denial by the legion, noting the importance of such actions in preventing manipulation. Meanwhile, Russian propaganda continues to operate according to its typical scenario, spreading fake news to distort the truth.

By spreading fake news of this kind, Russia seeks to reinforce conspiracy theories that the protests in Georgia are allegedly orchestrated artificially with Ukraine's involvement. These actions are part of a broader information warfare strategy aimed at manipulating public opinion both inside Russia and internationally.