Widespread Disinformation About Mobilization of Ukrainians with Moldovan Passports: TCC Denies Fake Document
In a time when Ukrainian citizens are increasingly concerned about mobilization and their rights, false rumors and forged documents claiming to confirm mobilization efforts for individuals with dual citizenship, particularly with Moldova, have started circulating online. The Odessa Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCC) officially stated that the disseminated information is a blatant forgery, part of a disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing the region and inciting panic among the population. In their official Facebook statement, representatives of the center emphasized that the document spreading in the network, allegedly linked to their organization, is a poor-quality fake. They clarified that they have not issued any orders related to mobilization of dual citizens, and such messages are attempts to discredit government policies and provoke social unrest. Experts identified several key signs of the forgery: first, the fake document referenced a purported Ukrainian president’s decree №69/2025 dated February 24, 2025. In reality, the official decree with this number was issued on February 5, 2025, and contains different content, which can be verified on the official website of the Ukrainian President’s Office. Second, the document's formatting is incorrect, with false contact details and the signature of a person who does not hold the claimed position within the TCC. Furthermore, the fake document exhibits numerous language errors, Russianisms, and deviations from official standards, indicating its artificial origin aimed at intimidation and deception. The Odessa center urges citizens to verify information through official sources and calls on authorities to strengthen controls against disinformation campaigns. There is growing concern in society about the potential use of such fakes for political manipulation. Also, ongoing discussions relate to a proposed law on multiple citizenship, which has been passed in the second reading and is met with opposition from human rights organizations, urging the president to veto it.