The SBU reported suspicions to notorious pro-Kremlin propagandist Tatyana Montyan. She publicly justifies Russian aggression against Ukraine. Moreover, he calls for a change in the state border of Ukraine.
While on the territory of Russia, Montyan actively participates in information and psychological special operations of enemy special services. In particular, he regularly speaks on Russian TV channels and calls to support the invaders.
What you need to know about the propagandist Montyan
Tatyana Montyan massively spreads disinformation about the situation in Ukraine through her own YouTube and telegram channels, which have almost half a million subscribers.
According to the investigation, Montyan left for Russia back in 2021. Since that time, she has been constantly visiting the temporarily occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to prepare propaganda stories in favor of the Kremlin regime.
Since March 2022, the suspect has been systematically speaking publicly on propaganda channels about the socio-political situation in Ukraine. By ideologically substantiating the existence of the self-proclaimed republics, it justifies Russia's military aggression. Publicly calls for a violent change or overthrow of the constitutional order of Ukraine, a change in the borders of the territory and the state border of Ukraine, – noted in the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Suspicion was announced to Tatiana Montyan/SBU infographics
Propagandists announced suspicion under 4 articles
Based on the collected evidence, the SBU informed Montyan about suspicion under four articles of the Criminal Code at once.
In particular:
- actions aimed at forcibly changing or overthrowing the constitutional order or seizing state power;
- encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine;
- collaboration activities;
- justification, recognition as lawful, denial of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, glorification of its participants.
