Discrediting the telethon is part of Russian propaganda and without it, Ukraine will face media chaos. This was stated by Yermak's advisor Serhiy Leshchenko.

“One of the methods of Russia's struggle against Ukraine is to discredit information sources. That is why part of the Russian information war against Ukraine is being conducted by discrediting the marathon. If there is no marathon, there will be media chaos, and in such conditions it is much easier to weaken society internally in the face of Russian aggression. We need to realize this,” Leshchenko said.

The advisor argues that when one hears “throwing from Ukrainian politicians” about the telethon, one should understand that they “are completely in tune with Russian propaganda and are doing the same thing.”

“Here is a question for the special services: why do Ukrainian politicians repeat this throwing? They are part of Russian propaganda or useful idiots - people who are used by their opponents for their own purposes,” Leshchenko added.