The Ukrainian Embassy in Canada is launching a series of events aimed at exposing Russian propaganda tactics, reported Ukraine’s Consul General in Toronto, Oleh Nikolenko, according to Ukrinform.
The project has been initiated after the release of the Russians at War documentary, directed by Anastasia Trofimova, former employee of the Russia Today, a Russian state-controlled international news network. The movie received $340,000 in funding from Canadian taxpayers and sparked significant controversy and criticism for its portrayal of Russian soldiers and the war in Ukraine. Critics argue that the film presents a sympathetic view of the soldiers, depicting them as victims of circumstance rather than aggressors who committed a wide range of war crimes, including against Ukrainian children.
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“Yesterday, we held a very important event in Toronto: a screening of Kornii Hrytsiuk’s film Zinema, which analyzes propaganda, xenophobia, and chauvinism in Russian cinema from the 1990s to today. This screening marked the beginning of a series of events in Canada to raise awareness about Russian disinformation and its impact on Canadian society,” wrote Ukrainian Ambassador Nikolenko.
The official said that particular attention will be given to the methods Russia uses to manipulate media narratives and undermine democratic principles.
“In recent years, Ukraine has gained substantial experience in countering Russian disinformation and covert influence. We are eager to share this knowledge with Canada to strengthen our mutual resilience and enhance security,” emphasized the Consul General.
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