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…
Today in Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be inaugurated for a new presidential term. This comes amid a challenging domestic political situation, marked by protests, allegations of election fraud, and repression of political opponents. The international context further heightens tensions, as the event draws attention from countries with strategic interests in the region, including…
Russian propaganda is actively leveraging the social network X to spread its narratives among the Arab population in the Middle East. Notably, the Russian Arabic-language account on X, “Akhbar Rusia Alaitihadia” (news of the Russian Federation), frequently shares statements from Alexander Dugin, the ideologue of the “Russian world.” Dugin’s rhetoric predominantly revolves around opposing the…
The Center monitors the information space in the Global South to identify narratives favorable to Russia. Recently, key topics related to Ukraine have included: – Fighting in Russia’s Kursk region; – The possibility of peace talks following the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump; – The halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine; – Developments…
The DPRK announced the launch of a new ballistic missile with Kim Jong Un present. ▫️ This is the first missile launch since November 5, 2024, and it seems to be a response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Korea. After the test, Kim Jong Un claimed that the new missile…
