Borotba controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Alleged Kremlin-linked propaganda role
Leaked correspondence attributed to a Russian presidential aide allegedly included Borotba members among Ukrainian figures considered useful for disseminating Russian propaganda. The material intensified, but does not by itself conclusively prove, allegations of operational Kremlin control.
2014
Accusations of violence during Kharkiv unrest
Ukrainian left and anarchist organizations accused Borotba activists of participating in assaults on pro-Maidan demonstrators during unrest in Kharkiv. Borotba disputed the criticism and portrayed the targets as far-right activists.
2014
Raid on Kharkiv office
Police raided Borotba’s Kharkiv office and reportedly seized 20 Molotov cocktails. The reference does not provide a final judicial determination concerning the items or the organization.
2014
Criticism over cooperation with nationalist and pro-Russian groups
Several Ukrainian left-wing organizations accused Borotba of cooperating with conservative, nationalist, and pro-Russian forces and of spreading misinformation. Borotba rejected the accusations.