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This narrative is twofold. The first is that "the profits from asset confiscation are Ukraine's only hope of receiving loans secured by arrested Russian assets." This sentiment is echoed by channels such as Zhenshchina z Kosoi. The second reason is that "the EU is reluctant to seize Russia's funds." According to Rezident, "the EU is actively seeking reasons to withhold the transfer of confiscated assets to Ukraine, citing delays in decision-making disguised as legal pretexts."
It is important to note that in order to confiscate Russia's frozen assets, all parties involved must agree on a strong legal basis. Thus, the EU is looking for the best way to assist Ukraine's accomplices in accordance with international law.
Despite some difficulties, the EU has already agreed to confiscate and transfer to Ukraine the profits from frozen assets, which could amount to nearly $3 billion annually.
On the one hand, pro-Russian platforms spread disinformation about "the poor quality of Ukrainian grain, which would harm the EU agriculture market." On the other hand, the same strongly pro-Kremlin channel, Anatolii Sharii, wrote that "due to its overwhelming exports, Ukrainian grain can destroy all EU markets, leaving the EU with no choice but to pay "legal bribes."
It is well known that Ukraine is one of the world's largest grain exporters, which helps to boost the Ukrainian economy. Recognizing that Russia uses the Ukrainian agricultural sector against Ukraine and the EU, as well as providing massive information operations throughout Europe.
The narrative concerning the poor quality of Ukrainian grain and apparently exaggerated pesticides was debatable because the grain was going to be delivered to third countries. Moreover, according to Euroactive, member states stated that there were no additional pesticides in Ukrainian grain. The protest against Ukrainian grain was prompted by threats from Solidarity lanes to Poland's and Hungary's markets. Nevertheless, Ukraine, the EU, and its member states, including Poland, reached an agreement that allows Ukraine to export grain to the EU and third countries.
Daily, various pro-Kremlin outlets cultivated thousands of anti-EU posts as part of an information agenda for EU-Ukraine relations. Russia's strategy in this regard is multifaceted, with the goal of reaching as wide an audience and information space as possible, complicating the fight of debunking falsehoods.
Russia's disinformation is not a bubble that bursts with a mess, which can quickly be cleaned up; rather, it is an everyday fight that requires a well-thought-out strategy and more resources. For sure, this massive information attack against the EU is another battlefield where the loss is less obvious, but victories are equally significant. Overall, Ukrainians and Europeans should guard the truth against Russian interference.
The article was originally published on the Kremlin's Voice platform.
