The federal government has warned German residents with roots in Russia not to fall for propaganda, as the Kremlin disinformation machine kicks into overdrive amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Deputy spokesman Wolfgang Büchner said that Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government “implores Russian-speaking people in Germany to inform themselves comprehensively with national and international media,” to avoid falling prey to false narratives about what is happening in Ukraine.
Across social media and on Russian national outlets, Kremlin claims, such as that the killing of civilians in Mariupol and Bucha had been staged, have become widespread.
That’s a pretty impressive turn-out.
Rally in support of #Russia on the roads of Berlin. Thousands of cars came out to support the Russian Federation, the flags of Russia, USSR and the Airborne Forces been displayed.#Germany pic.twitter.com/6pxeM5e5Lx
— The Eurasianist ☦️ (@Russ_Warrior) April 3, 2022
