What Global South media write about Ukraine
The Center monitors the information space of the Global South and identifies narratives favorable to Russia. In recent days, the key topics related to Ukraine have been:
– The suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine and the Slovak government’s efforts to resume it;
– The capture of DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region;
– A possible meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin;
– Prospects for peace talks.
The news of the capture of two DPRK soldiers caused significant resonance across all regions of the Global South. Despite the silence of state media and the lack of an official response from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the topic was still covered in some Chinese media outlets. The statement by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his readiness to exchange prisoners received widespread coverage and positive reactions in the countries of the Global South.
The suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine continues to draw significant attention from journalists in the Global South. Coverage of the issue often echoes Russian propaganda narratives, such as claims about “Europe’s suffering” and the supposed special advantages the United States gains from the transit shutdown.
Chinese-language media targeting domestic audiences have delivered bleak forecasts for Russia’s economy, predicting its collapse in 2025. These reports also emphasize Russia’s growing dependence on China.
News of a possible meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has become one of the most discussed topics across all regions of the Global South. Many are pinning their hopes for an end to the war on this potential meeting.
The main narratives of Russian propaganda include:
– Sanctions against Russia destabilize the global energy market;
– Stopping Russian gas transit through Ukraine benefits only the United States;
– U.S. military assistance to Ukraine is ineffective.
