What Global South media write about Ukraine
The Center monitors the information space of Global South countries and identifies narratives favorable to russia. In recent days, the key topics related to Ukraine have been:
– the prospects for peace negotiations regarding Ukraine;
– russian missile strikes on civilians in Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, and other Ukrainian cities;
– the capture of Chinese nationals fighting for Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
The main topic related to Ukraine in Global South media remains the prospect of negotiations to achieve peace. However, coverage of this topic in most regions continues to show a growing trend of skepticism about the possibility of reaching peace soon.
Information about russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine which caused casualties among civilians, including children has sparked significant resonance in Global South countries. Publications on this topic suggest that russia bears responsibility for this crime.
russia’s attempts to blame Ukraine for violating the ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure have gained little traction in Global South countries. Although many media outlets avoid directly accusing russia of violating the ceasefire, russian accusations are not widely spread.
Chinese media have so far said little about the capture of two Chinese soldiers in Ukraine who were fighting on russia’s side. At the same time, this news and U.S. concern about it has generated significant resonance in other Global South regions. The official position of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that “China did not send its military personnel to participate in the war in Ukraine,” is currently being disseminated mostly outside of China.
Key narratives of russian propaganda:
– Ukraine is disrupting ceasefire agreements;
– The West provoked the war in Ukraine by expanding NATO;
– Ukraine is not adhering to the energy infrastructure ceasefire.
