Original article (in Montenegrin) was published on 13/2/2024; Author: Marko Vukajlović
Saša Borojević, known for propagating conspiracy theories, continues to appear in Serbian media, reiterating various claims previously analyzed by Raskrinkavanje. In his latest comments on Ukraine, he stated:
“Ukraine is a foregone conclusion; there’s little else to discuss. We should pray for an end to this war with Russia’s victory, foreseeing such an outcome. For this special action to be over and Ukraine to disappear, just like it will, because I see Hungary already talking about how it needs to claim their share, Poland their share, Belarus their share, Romania also. Therefore, Ukraine will no longer exist. The moment Ukraine stops to exist we should be happy about it. Because that is the moment that Bondsteel will no longer exist either. And once Bondsteel starts to no longer exist, then Shiptars (derogatory term for Albanians) will voluntarily leave Kosovo and Metohija.”
Our reporting has consistently countered the claims that Hungary, Poland, or Romania intend to annex Ukrainian territory. We’ve highlighted that these NATO and EU member countries support Ukraine, contrary to Russia’s aggressive actions. Their political backing and the aid provided to Ukraine, both bilaterally and through NATO and the EU, affirm their stance. This support has been thoroughly documented.
The Polish government issued a statement addressing longstanding falsehoods:
“The lies about Poland’s alleged plans to attack western Ukraine have been repeated for several years … The aim of Russian propaganda is to foster distrust between Ukraine and Poland and to undermine Poland-Ukraine cooperation.
In a separate statement, the Polish government commented: “All of Europe and entire Western world must unite for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
In a statement following a conversation between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, Orban’s office conveyed:
“During the talks, Mr Orbán reassured Mr Zelenskyy that Hungary – the same as in the past – will continue to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.“
Nonetheless, Russian propaganda has referenced statements by Hungarian right-wing politician Laszlo Torockzkai, who has expressed support for the annexation of Ukrainian territories. Raskrinkavanje already reported this case.
Rumors have also circulated about Moldova’s alleged desire to annex Ukrainian territories. Saša Borojević has now included Belarus in this list of countries, although no evidence supports Belarus expressing such intentions. Despite Belarus aligning with Russia in the conflict, its leader, President Alexander Lukashenko, called for dialogue by the end of October, indicating a different stance.
Borojević continues to mention Camp Bondsteel, the KFOR operation headquarters in Kosovo, attempting to link it to the conflict in Ukraine, yet such a connection remains elusive. In summary, Borojević’s repeated dissemination of misinformation regarding the division of Ukrainian territories aligns with Russian propaganda efforts and is labeled as a conspiracy theory. This label applies to media narratives that present unverified or false descriptions of events, individuals, or phenomena as part of a hidden agenda, often making unsupported claims and drawing baseless conclusions without any substantial evidence.
