Russia has launched another disinformation campaign, this time using a fabricated video falsely attributed to United24 Media, Ukraine’s official fundraising platform.
Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation exposed the fake on March 4, warning that Russian propaganda is once again trying to manipulate public perception.
Fake Official, Fake Video
The video in question, widely circulated on Russian Telegram channels, allegedly features a Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister named Dmytro Marushchak, who does not exist.
In the clip, the supposed official thanks European partners for a $2 billion military aid package—but then claims that it is "not enough."
However, United24 Media quickly confirmed that they never created such a video, debunking the false claims. Furthermore, the Ukrainian government clarified that there is no Deputy Defense Minister named Dmytro Marushchak—exposing the fabrication at its core.
Pattern of Russian Disinformation
This is not the first time Moscow has deployed fake news and fabricated figures to manipulate narratives surrounding Ukraine.
Recently, Russian state media claimed that Kyiv was plotting terrorist attacks against Russian diplomatic missions across Europe, naming Germany, the Baltics, Scandinavia, Slovakia, and Hungary as potential targets.
These allegations were amplified by Russian propaganda outlets, including RT, which cited Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service as the source.
But as Ukraine’s intelligence community has often pointed out, Moscow frequently accuses others of exactly what it plans to do itself—a well-documented tactic of Russian hybrid warfare.
Why It Matters
Fabricated videos like this are designed to erode trust in Ukraine’s leadership and sow division among its allies by making it seem as though Kyiv is ungrateful for Western military aid.
As Russia continues its war of both military aggression and information warfare, debunking these lies is just as critical as defending Ukraine on the battlefield.
