Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova visited Bahrain to open the “Russian Seasons” and organize a “Russian Film Festival.” ▫️ This visit is part of the Kremlin’s broader effort to promote Russian culture in the Middle East—one of the key tools used in its propaganda and disinformation campaigns. Beyond Bahrain, Russia has stepped up its…
Russia has announced plans to open embassies in Niger and Sierra Leone in the near future, along with a new diplomatic mission in South Sudan. This expansion of Russia’s diplomatic presence in Africa underscores the continent’s growing importance in Moscow’s foreign policy, especially as the Kremlin faces international isolation. Russia has made Africa an arena…
The Center monitors the information space in the Global South, identifying narratives favorable to Russia. In recent days, the key topics related to Ukraine have been: – The inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and its prospects for peace talks; – The signing of a 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the UK; – The…
Behind the claims of Russian propaganda about aiding African countries in combating epidemics and improving healthcare lies a hidden agenda of expanding their own influence on the continent. ▫️ The actions of the Russian Federation, often presented as humanitarian efforts, frequently result in direct harm to people in African countries. While providing aid, Russia simultaneously…
Russia has established a new department for African partnerships within its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The department is led by Tatyana Dovgalenko, a seasoned diplomat known for making critical statements about UNESCO and Western partners who support Ukraine. This move underscores the increasing importance of Africa in Russia’s foreign policy priorities. The continent is becoming…
Media outlets in the Middle East are actively reporting on the alleged decision by the new Syrian government to ban imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel. ▫️ Iran, which has been a key supporter of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, and Israel, which occupied part of Syria’s demilitarized buffer zone, are now referred to as Syria’s “unequivocal…
The leaders of Iran and Russia have signed an agreement on a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the document as “opening a new chapter” in bilateral relations, while Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin called it a “breakthrough.” The content of the agreement remains undisclosed, but Russian and Iranian officials…
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow. One of the declared topics of the talks was the deepening of military cooperation. ▫️ Currently, Russia is actively present in the diamond- and gold-rich CAR. The Kremlin supplies the country with grain and fuel, and provides very…
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 Russian delegation led by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has arrived in Vietnam for a working visit. ▫️ Amid sanctions the Kremlin is working to strengthen ties with the Global South to push the narrative that “Russia is not isolated.” Despite claims of a comprehensive strategic partnership, trade between Russia and Vietnam remains relatively limited….
Russian propagandists held a lecture in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, focused on the fight against sanctions. During the meeting, sanctions imposed on several African countries over human rights violations and corruption were characterized as “a form of Western neocolonialism.” The Russians paid special attention to “anti-colonial strategies of resistance,” including “diversifying partners,” meaning…
The Center has uncovered another channel for spreading Kremlin propaganda and Russian influence in the Middle East through the social network X. It is a network of Arabic-language, promoting messages favorable to Russia. A common feature of this group of pages is that they present themselves as model-looking women, with almost all of their content…
