Ukrainian State Committee Adds Eight Anti-Ukrainian Books to List in March
In March 2023, the State Committee of Ukraine for Television and Radio Broadcasting made a significant decision to add eight new Russian anti-Ukrainian publications to its list, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat information aggression.
The State Committee of Ukraine for Television and Radio Broadcasting (DCRT) has taken a decisive step this March by adding eight new Russian anti-Ukrainian publications to its existing list. These books contain content aimed at undermining Ukraine's independence, promoting violence, inciting interethnic, racial, and religious hatred, and calling for acts of terrorism that infringe upon human rights and freedoms.
According to officials from the DCRT, these new publications were included in the list based on recommendations from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Representatives from the agency noted that most of these books are recent releases from Russian publishing houses that are currently under sanctions, and they have been published after the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The DCRT's announcement emphasized that all the added books are examples of contemporary Russian propaganda literature, commonly referred to as 'Z-prose.' These works not only justify the armed aggression of the Russian Federation but also glorify the occupiers, promoting the ideology of the 'Russian world.' Among the authors of these books are both war correspondents and direct participants in combat on the side of the aggressor.
Among the new entries in the list added in March, several titles stand out. Firstly, the novel by I. Pavlov titled 'Oblako, mestami 'Grad'' romanticizes the invasion and justifies Russian aggression. Secondly, the autobiography of I. Mazayev, '#Ихтамнет,' describes the experiences of a mercenary from the terrorist organization Wagner Group. Additionally, the list includes T. Garayev's book 'Zelenaya tetrad,' which glorifies the so-called 'special military operation.'
As of today, the DCRT's list contains information on 657 propaganda publications that pose a threat to Ukraine's national security. This reflects the systematic efforts of Ukrainian authorities to counter information aggression and protect national interests.
It is essential to note that combating anti-Ukrainian propaganda is one of the priority areas of activity for Ukrainian state institutions. The DCRT continues to actively collaborate with other government bodies, particularly the SBU, to identify and block dangerous publications that could negatively influence the consciousness of Ukrainians and undermine the foundations of statehood.