Russian disinformation twists Ukrainian law into false war crime claims
Russian disinformation campaigns are spreading false claims about Ukrainian soldiers committing sexual violence. A manipulated headline from a non-existent article is circulating on Telegram channels, alleging abuses by Ukraine's 58th Motorized Brigade. The original article, published by The Sumy Post, makes no such claims and instead discusses a new law protecting victims of sexual violence linked to Russia's armed aggression.
This is not the first time such false narratives have emerged. The VoxCheck team has previously exposed similar fabrications targeting Ukrainian soldiers. The manipulated headline, 'Three Victims of Sexual Violence Linked to Ukraine’s 58th Separate Motorized Brigade', is a distortion of the original article's title, which reads 'Three Victims of Sexual Violence Linked to Russia’s Armed Aggression Identified in Sumy Oblast'.
The original article discusses a significant development in Ukrainian law. On June 18, 2025, a new law came into force, providing support for victims of sexual violence tied to Russia's armed aggression. This includes the creation of a unified registry of victims and a fund for compensation payments.
Telegram channels are being used to spread disinformation about Ukrainian soldiers, with no evidence to support the claims. The original article from The Sumy Post focuses on a new law to aid victims of sexual violence linked to Russia's aggression. It is crucial to verify information from reliable sources and not fall prey to manipulated headlines and false narratives.
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