Stephen Cohen: We Are Promoting ‘Anti-Democratic Action’ in Ukraine

Stephen Cohen: We Are Promoting ‘Anti-Democratic Action’ in Ukraine

Stephen Cohen: We Are Promoting ‘Anti-Democratic Action’ in Ukraine

As Ukraine remains divided over whether or not to sign an agreement with the European Union, the US media continues to spread myths about the protests surrounding the conflict.

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As Ukraine remains divided over whether or not to sign an agreement with the European Union, the US media continues to spread myths about the protests surrounding the conflict, according to Stephen Cohen. The Russian studies professor and Nation contributor joined Between the Lines to debunk those myths and explain what the protesters are actually demanding and what role the United States is playing, adding to his critique of the US media's coverage of the protests on the John Batchelor Show last week.

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