The Center monitors the information space of the Global South, identifying narratives favorable to russia.

▫️ Media outlets in Latin America, alongside reporting on the russian capture of Vuhledar, also covered Ukraine’s destruction of the largest fuel depot in Crimea. Similar reports appeared in the media of Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and other countries.

▫️ News of the death of andriy korotkyy the so-called “head of security” at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), along with putin’s decision to increase the number of russian soldiers in the war, has also been widely broadcast in the region’s media.

▫️ A Colombian newspaper published an article suggesting that Western allies should allow Kyiv to use long-range missiles and consider Ukraine’s path to NATO membership. However, the article also noted that “Kyiv may have to give up some of its territories.”

▫️ NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s visit to Ukraine received significant coverage in Latin American media, with a focus on his strong commitment to Ukraine and his statement that “Ukraine is closer to the Alliance than ever.”

▫️ At the same time, some Latin American media continue to present pro-russian narratives, such as “The West provoked the war in Ukraine” and “The West is prolonging the war and does not want peace.”

▫️ In Colombia and Ecuador, there are positive references to Ukraine, highlighting its resilience in defending its independence and the importance of international support for Ukraine.