For centuries, russia has been actively spreading propaganda both internally and worldwide. Propaganda related to Ukraine preceded the annexation of the Donbas and of Crimea in 2014, and has grown exponentially since then. On February 24, 2022, russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through fake narratives and distorted history, russian propaganda is used to justify the war, its war crimes, its genocide, and its rabid imperialist behavior.
In this podcast, Yulia – an independent political journalist, content creator, and, most importantly of all, a concerned Ukrainian citizen – debunks common misconceptions and answers your most frequently asked questions about Ukraine.
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For centuries, russia has been actively spreading propaganda both internally and worldwide. Propaganda related to Ukraine preceded the annexation of the Donbas and of Crimea in 2014, and has grown exponentially since then. On February 24, 2022, russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through fake narratives and distorted history, russian propaganda is used to justify the war, its war crimes, its genocide, and its rabid imperialist behavior.
In this podcast, Yulia – an independent political journalist, content creator, and, most importantly of all, a concerned Ukrainian citizen – debunks common misconceptions and answers your most frequently asked questions about Ukraine.
Episode Summary
In 2014, Western media took a liking to frequent reporting on what they have deemed to be the "Ukrainian conflict," labeling the paid-by-russia militia and their russian troops as "separatists." russia created the perception in the West that Ukraine was persecuting the culture and identity of an independent group of people in the Donbas. Perception in hand, russia spun the narrative that this group of people wanted to cease being Ukrainian and form their own sub-republics adjacent to Mother russia.
Yulia and Olya discuss what really happened in Donetsk in 2014. Olya, a 16-year-old in 2014, was born and raised in the city of Donetsk, capital of Donetsk Oblast. Were there really pro-Russian crowds yearning to separate from Ukraine, so much so that they decided to create their own independent republics?
Episode Glossary
External independent evaluation or external independent testing (EIT, external testing, ET): the examination for admission to universities in Ukraine.
Izolyatsia: factory and art centre used as a prison in Donetsk City, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Created after the city's capture in 2014 by russian armed forces.
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FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained
For centuries, russia has been actively spreading propaganda both internally and worldwide. Propaganda related to Ukraine preceded the annexation of the Donbas and of Crimea in 2014, and has grown exponentially since then. On February 24, 2022, russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through fake narratives and distorted history, russian propaganda is used to justify the war, its war crimes, its genocide, and its rabid imperialist behavior.
In this podcast, Yulia – an independent political journalist, content creator, and, most importantly of all, a concerned Ukrainian citizen – debunks common misconceptions and answers your most frequently asked questions about Ukraine.
