Ukraine wants Australia to censor ‘pro-Putin’ documentary — RT World News
The ABC defended the film, which was condemned by Kiev envoy Vasily Miroshnichenko as “a bowl of vomit”.
The Ukrainian ambassador in Canberra has demanded a meeting with Australian Broadcasting Corporation management after it aired a documentary about the conflict in Ukraine that he did not like.
On Monday evening, ABC showed the documentary film by British director Sean Langan “Ukraine War: The Other Side”featuring Russian soldiers and civilians in Donbass.
in Share on X (Previously Twitter) On Tuesday morning, Ambassador Vasily Miroshnichenko invited to the program “The journalistic equivalent of a bowl of vomit.” And he claimed it “They have undoubtedly repeated and broadcast countless blatant lies, historical distortions, racist allegations and propaganda narratives emanating from the Kremlin.”
ABC “I should be ashamed to put such complete rubbish in the air.” Miroshnichenko added, accusing Langan's documentary of serving the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations also got involved, claiming the film appeared “Gross lies, hatred and genocidal intent” Which caused them distress. AFUO charged Langan with “Shaking hands, shaking hands, hugging and smiling alongside Russian soldiers.” And procedure “Undisputed interviews.”
The Kiev ambassador requested a meeting with ABC management for this “Understand the process that led to this pro-Putin, pro-violence propaganda piece being broadcast.” And “Share with them the facts that the show completely ignored.”
Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland reportedly sent Miroshnichenko's request to the broadcaster.
The ABC publicly responded to the Ukrainian protests by defending the documentary as an important contribution to understanding the conflict.
The Ukraine War: The Other Side is a challenging but legitimate documentary, made by respected journalist Sean Langan and first broadcast last month on ITV in the UK, offering a rare look into the lives of Russian soldiers during the war. An ABC spokesperson said. “We believe Australian audiences also have the right to watch it and make their own decision.”
Canberra followed Washington's lead in supporting Kiev, sending more than $600 million in arms and ammunition, including howitzers and Bushmaster armored vehicles. However, Australia has drawn the line in Fighter planes And Helicoptersand choose to turn them off instead.
The Ukrainian government has sought to crack down on any deviations from its narrative in the West regarding the conflict with Russia. In August 2022, Kiev attacked the American broadcaster CBS News a report About the disappearance of some Western military aid. port It collapsed quickly His documentary was deleted.
