Italy has scheduled screenings of Russian propaganda films.

The State Agency of Ukraine for Cinema has expressed concern over the planned screenings of the Russian propaganda films "Maidan, Road to War" (Maidan, la strada verso la guerra) and "Children of Donbas" (I bambini del Donbass) in various cities across Italy during January-February 2025. This information was published on the agency's Facebook page.

• The film "Maidan, Road to War" is produced by the state-owned Russian propaganda channel Russia Today, which raises doubts about the objectivity of the events presented.
• "Children of Donbas" employs emotional manipulation through sensitive topics, distorting the actual situation.

The distribution is handled by the organization Donbass Italia, known for spreading other propaganda materials.

These films may contain distorted information regarding the events of the Revolution of Dignity and the Russo-Ukrainian War. Their screening at cultural venues in Italy during the full-scale war in Ukraine could contribute to misinformation and manipulation of public opinion, as emphasized by the State Cinema Agency.

In response, the State Cinema Agency has appealed to the Embassy of Ukraine in the Italian Republic, requesting measures to prevent the screening of these films.