That claim is false. Mike Robinson is not related to the accused and has no involvement in training Ukrainian forces. His posts focused on exchanging experience and debate, not on military instruction.
Anonymous Telegram channels and social media accounts are pushing claims of a supposed «Ukrainian connection» to the September 10 killing of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Posts allege that Tyler Robinson—the suspect in the case—had an uncle who collaborated with «Ukrainian Nazis.»
As supposed evidence, propagandists point to a LinkedIn post by Mike Robinson, in which he allegedly expressed interest in connecting with members of Ukraine’s Azov special purpose brigade.
The posts further allege that Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump last year, was also an active supporter of Ukraine and sought to recruit volunteers for the country’s armed forces.
In reality, the claims are false and bear the hallmarks of a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine.
Mike Robinson, whom propagandist outlets attempt to link to «Azov,» is not related to Tyler Robinson, the suspected killer of Charlie Kirk. He clarified on his LinkedIn page that he is not the suspect’s uncle.
He noted that some social media users have incorrectly claimed he is related to Tyler Robinson.
«They accused me of training snipers in Ukraine. That is not only an intentional lie to hurt my reputation and to also intentionally put my life and family in fear for our safety and lives,» Robinson noted.
He further emphasized that he has no connection to the Ukrainian military. A former U.S. counterterrorism special forces officer, Robinson has never participated in sniper training, including for Ukrainian forces.
Robinson’s LinkedIn profile notes that he previously served as director of the volunteer organization Radio Free Ukraine, which focused on disseminating information about the conflict and supporting humanitarian initiatives for civilians affected by Russian aggression. He currently works in marketing and advertising at LaVERDAD.
Claims that Robinson «cooperated with Ukrainian Nazis» or «trained snipers» are baseless. StopFake reviewed the post being circulated as evidence: Robinson had only expressed openness to hosting a veteran or wounded fighter of the Azov brigade to share experiences and discuss tactics in an educational setting. In the comments, he clarified that this was strictly about exchanging knowledge, not providing military training.
Coverage of Charlie Kirk’s murder has been extensive in global media, with no credible reports linking Tyler Robinson or his family to Ukraine. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance attributed the tragedy to what he called the «destructive movement of left-wing extremism.» President Donald Trump also called for a ban on Antifa—a movement that describes itself as opposing fascism, racism, far-right currents, and neo-Nazis—which he has proposed designating as a terrorist organization.
The narrative suggesting a «Ukrainian trace» in Charlie Kirk’s murder bears hallmarks of a coordinated disinformation effort. StopFake traced its origin to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @FrauHodl on September 14, which was then amplified by a network of anonymous pro-Russian accounts across X and Telegram.
These false narratives appear designed to exploit a high-profile U.S. crime to advance a broader information agenda against Ukraine. Russian propaganda aims to implant the notion that Ukraine is somehow implicated in domestic tragedies, a tactic that seeks to undermine support for Ukrainian resistance, erode international backing, and deepen polarization within American public opinion.
Previously, StopFake debunked comparable disinformation in its report, Fake: Trump Shooter’s Social Media Linked to Support for Ukraine.
