Ukraine: The Latest Europe hits 200 ships from Putin's shadow-fleet with 'crippling' sanctions & we reveal fake protests in Moscow
May 14, 2025
George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity and Inclusion, shares insights on humanitarian efforts in conflict zones. The conversation reveals disturbing reports of staged protests in Russia and the EU's strict new sanctions targeting Putin's shadow fleet. They discuss the alarming increase in civilian casualties, particularly among children, due to missile strikes. Graham emphasizes the urgent need for support in rehabilitation and education for vulnerable populations affected by the ongoing violence, highlighting the resilience of the Ukrainian people amid these challenges.
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Russia's Fake Anti-Western Protests
- Russia orchestrated staged anti-Western protests before Victory Day, paying activists to chant at EU embassies.
- This was to create an illusion of spontaneous civil society dissent supporting Russian narratives.
EU Sanctions Hit Putin's Shadow Fleet
- The EU agreed the 17th sanctions package targeting almost 200 Russian shadow-fleet ships.
- France also hinted at deploying nuclear weapons elsewhere in Europe as part of deterrence.
Kremlin's Strategic Disinformation Warfare
- Kremlin uses "information alibis" planted before attacks to obscure accountability for war crimes.
- Over 100,000 social media pages and TV hosts pushed false narratives directed by Putin.