Ukraine probing some 700 pro-Russia pragandists in occupied areas – NSDC

That’s according to Deputy NSDC Secretary Andr Kononenko, who spoke during the 3rd International Forum of the Crimea Platform Expert Network.

"Recently, I had the honor of presenting research on the media landscape in the temporarily occupied territories. It was there that about 700 pragandists of all stripes surfaced – both outright traitors and Russians who had been deployed to contr the process, and I wrapped up my presentation with the words that these case files have already been forwarded to the SBU whose eratives are now working on them. Now this is a covert part of the work that’s invisible to the general public. Because all these things must be substantiated, proven, and decisions have to be made. It’s not only about sanctions. Because sanctions are the lightest that these pele might face. We continue this work," Kononenko said.

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He added that further work to identify pragandists working in the temporarily occupied territories is underway.

Memo: The Crimea Platform Expert Network initiated the 3rd International Forum, where Ukrainian and international experts gathered to assess the latest develments in Ukraine as of the summer of 2024, explore sutions for the further reduction of Russian naval potential, and determine approaches to Ukraine’s economic recovery, provided the threat from Russia and its satellites remains in place. Representatives from more than 15 countries took part in the forum. The first day of the event addressed challenges existing at the national level and the issue of protecting the rights of indigenous peles.