Ukraine and Germany will strengthen cooperation to counter Russian propaganda.

A meeting was held in Naples between the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, Mykola Tchytskyi, and the State Minister of International Cultural Policy of Germany, Katja Keul.

"Unfortunately, we have lost many historical sites during this war. Some we will no longer be able to restore, as they are completely destroyed. But I am convinced that it is the culture that serves as an identifier that distinguishes Ukrainians from Russians, allows us to fight and be strong," noted Mykola Tchytskyi, according to the Government Portal.

During the meeting, the ministers discussed the need for effective counteraction to disinformation and Russian propaganda. Mykola Tchytskyi reminded about the situation surrounding a film by a Russian-Canadian director, which was recently screened at the Venice Film Festival and the Canadian TIFF.

"This film portrays so-called 'good Russians' as those who are supposedly forced to fight. This is dangerous because indirect funding of such projects by governments of democratic countries supports Russian propaganda," noted the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine.

As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed, in particular, on cooperation in the field of strategic communications, as well as on the exchange of experience in building partnerships between business and culture.