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May 26, 2022, 6 tweets

1) Ukrainian anti-vax groups on Viber have become a haven for all kinds of conspiracy theorists. In these groups, Russian conspiracy narratives flourish, particularly those about "zrada" (betrayal). Examples in thread @TextyOrgUa #GreyZone #AgainstRussianLies

2) This message argues that Ukraine's President @ZelenskyyUa prolonged the duration of the martial law so that public officials could "shamelessly steal" for one more month

3) Ostap Stakhiv, one of the leaders of the anti-vax movement, argues that the ongoing fuel shortages in Ukraine are "artificial" so that those in power could enrich themselves. Stakhiv does not mention Russian invasion, of course.

4) Military is also the target of such narratives. This video is about "generals stealing and giving away the East [of Ukraine]." It is very emotional and has no proof.

5) This message shares an old map in which Vladimir Zhyrinovskiy, a dead Russian madman, suggested his idea for splitting Ukraine. The author of this message argues this plan is implemented right now.

This picture is an alleged quote from Vasyl Shcherbakov, a commander of the "Kyivska Rus" regiment, who argues that the war won't end until children of MPs and the General Staff are sent to the frontline. This quote is at least 5 years old. Russian propaganda used it before

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