How ru-propaganda has blown up an international scandal over a napkin
russian propaganda has once again made a fool of itself, attempting to discredit European leaders. State media in russia widely spread a ridiculous fake accusing Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz of “using drugs” on a train to Kyiv. However, it turned out that the “packet of cocaine” loudly claimed by russian propaganda was simply a regular paper napkin.
▫️ What adds to the absurdity is that this lie was spread by russian MFA, represented by its official spokeswoman maria zakharova. This is yet another example of how russia resorts to propaganda tricks instead of conducting diplomacy. This disgraceful incident speaks volumes about the “level” of modern russian diplomacy, which has long been reduced to a tool of disinformation.
By spreading such low-quality fakes, moscow aims to devalue the visits of Western leaders to Kyiv and distract from the peaceful initiatives that Ukraine is promoting together with its partners. If russian MFA is trying to blow an international scandal out of a napkin, it means moscow really lacks solid arguments.
