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…
Russia continues its propaganda efforts to foster anti-Western sentiments in African countries to increase its influence on the continent. Russian propaganda is circulating an article by the Russian Foreign Ministry that accuses the West of neocolonialism and exploiting African nations. In contrast, Russia is presented as a long-time supporter of liberation movements, claiming it doesn’t…
The Kremlin uses higher education as a tool to spread geopolitical influence, primarily in Africa, where Russia’s efforts are most active. ▫️ To increase the number of foreign students, Russia utilises the federal project «Education Export». Foreign students’ education is often funded by major state-owned corporations such as Rosatom or RUSAL. In other words, foreign…
Ukraine’s engagement with the new Syrian administration could become a factor in weakening Russia’s influence in the Middle East and Africa. The visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to Syria was very important, as was the food assistance provided to the country, said Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the CCD and an officer of the…
Russian propaganda portrays the withdrawal of French troops from the Ivory Coast and Senegal as a «humiliation for France» and evidence of Moscow’s expanding influence across Africa. In reality, the upcoming withdrawal of 600 French troops from the Ivory Coast and 350 from Senegal does not automatically signal an increase in Russian influence. It is…
The Center monitors the information space of Global South countries and identifies narratives beneficial to Russia In recent days, key topics related to Ukraine in the Global South’s information space have included: – the possibility of peace negotiations and their prospects; – statements by Sergey Lavrov regarding Russia’s conditions for negotiations; – the cessation of…
On the instructions of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Vitaliy Koval visited Damascus. The visit highlighted Ukraine’s commitment to assisting the people of Syria in restoring normal life. The first 500 tons of Ukrainian flour are expected to arrive soon. Ukraine is also…
There have been large-scale confrontations between the Taliban and Pakistan. The main reason is the activity of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group in Afghanistan, which has carried out a number of terrorist operations in the country. Pakistan tried to negotiate with the Taliban to reduce the group’s activities, but without success, so it launched air…
Anton Alikhanov, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade, announced plans to subsidize a 50% discount for Russian industrial product carriers to Africa. This move aims to boost Russia’s market competitiveness and mitigate the impact of Western sanctions. By lowering goods prices, the Kremlin seeks to increase African countries’ dependence on Russian imports. This approach mirrors…
