Russian agitprop continues a massive information campaign against Ukraine, trying to convince the world of the Kremlin’s supposed peaceful intentions while accusing Kyiv of “derailing negotiations”. In reality, it is Ukraine that supports peace initiatives put forward by its allies, advocates for a ceasefire, and has repeatedly offered Russia concrete steps toward a truce. StopFake analyzed the main manipulations.

One of the promoted narratives claims that “any intensification of hostilities negatively affects a peaceful settlement, and Ukraine is obstructing peace talks”. In fact, the Ukrainian leadership has repeatedly stated its readiness for a full ceasefire. Kyiv proposed “silence in the sky” – a halt to missile and drone attacks – “silence at sea” to guarantee security in the Black Sea, as well as real confidence-building measures: the release of prisoners of war and the return of deported children. The United States and the EU supported Ukraine’s initiatives, but Russia accepted none of them and instead continued strikes on civilians.

Another fake claim is that “Zelenskyy is sabotaging a meeting with Putin, behaving provocatively, and undermining U.S. peace efforts”. In reality, Ukraine agreed to direct negotiations at the level of leaders, supporting the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump. At the same time, it is Russia that is avoiding a concrete response and trying to back out of talks while continuing massive attacks. Thus, it is the Kremlin that is blocking a top-level meeting.

Another widespread narrative says that “Europe and Kyiv are putting forward unacceptable conditions, such as deploying NATO troops in Ukraine, in order to derail negotiations”. This is an outright manipulation. The discussion concerns only post-war security guarantees that would help Ukraine avoid another Russian invasion. President Zelenskyy has emphasized that the key factors are a strong Ukrainian army, international security guarantees, and economic pressure on the aggressor. Russia, however, is dissatisfied with the idea of an independent and protected Ukraine, which is why it continues to promote disinformation narratives.

Thus, all these narratives are elements of Kremlin propaganda aimed at discrediting Ukraine and its allies worldwide.