Russia Drops Propaganda Leaflets Resembling Currency Near Ukraine Border
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Russian forces are distributing propaganda leaflets resembling Ukrainian currency, featuring QR codes and messages aimed at discrediting Ukrainian leadership and manipulating World War II themes.
- Residents in border areas are warned not to scan the QR codes or touch the materials, and to report any findings to authorities.
- This tactic, previously seen in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, is being employed ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, which are often used to showcase military might and promote war propaganda.
As a Ukrainian news outlet, we are deeply concerned by the latest Russian propaganda tactics aimed at destabilizing our society and undermining our national spirit. The distribution of leaflets designed to resemble our currency, complete with malicious QR codes and distorted historical narratives, is a clear attempt to sow discord and distrust.
These actions, particularly the manipulation of World War II themes and the celebration of Victory Day, are a cynical exploitation of a solemn occasion. Russia continues to use this day to project military strength, a stark contrast to the reality of their ongoing aggression against Ukraine. This year, even their own planned parade in Moscow has been scaled back, highlighting the difficulties they face.
Lankstinukuose yra ฤฏtartinลณ QR kodลณ ir ลพinuฤiลณ, skirtลณ diskredituoti Ukrainos karinฤ ir politinฤ vadovybฤ bei manipuliuoti Antrojo pasaulinio karo tema ir ลกvฤsti Pergalฤs dienฤ
We urge our citizens to remain vigilant and to heed the warnings from our security services. Do not engage with these deceptive materials. Report any suspicious findings immediately. Our resilience lies in our unity and our unwavering commitment to truth. We will not be swayed by these cowardly attempts to divide us.
Taip pat pasienio teritorijลณ gyventojai paraginti neskenuoti QR kodลณ, neliesti โpropagandinฤs medลพiagosโ ir apie tokius radinius praneลกti policijai arba Ukrainos saugumo tarnybai (SBU)
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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