In 2022, the kremlin established the “Movement of the First,” a propaganda organization modeled after the soviet pioneer movement, aimed at shaping the minds of the younger generation. Like its soviet predecessor, the new movement’s goal is to instill “traditional russian spiritual and moral values” in children. In practice, this involves promoting hatred toward the…
russian propaganda has been very enthusiastic about the news of the appointment of “dpr” militant artem zhoga as the russian president’s plenipotentiary representative in the urals federal district. The kremlin emphasizes that he is one of the participants in putin’s “Time of Heroes” program. ▫️ Propagandists are trying to present this decision as a symbol…
russian media and economists are shocked by the draft state budget for next year—there are no funds left for the kremlin to fund the war, so “ordinary russians” will have to bear the financial burden. ▫️ According to budget figures released by the russian government, when adjusted for inflation, nearly all social programs will face…
A significant number of propaganda activities are taking place in the russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, where the enemy is attempting to draw parallels between current events and those of World War II. In particular, the so-called “court of the dpr” has classified Nazi crimes committed in the region during World War II as genocide. Additionally,…
kremlin spokesman dmitry peskov said that russia will not use nuclear weapons in response to drone attacks on russian territory, urging “not to overemphasize the new nuclear doctrine” or link it to the so-called “smo”. ◽️ This interpretation of putin’s “red lines” is presented in russian media as a way to “temper the extreme nuclear…
The large-scale inspection of belarusian troops’ combat readiness is part of the kremlin’s strategy to create tension along the Ukraine-belarus border. ▫️ As previously reported by the Center, the primary threat from belarus to Ukraine remains informational. ▫️ Through continuous troop inspections and aggressive statements from belarusian officials, the kremlin aims to escalate tensions and…
▫️ russian propaganda has launched a large-scale information campaign to mark the anniversary of the pseudo-referendums in the occupied territories. Propaganda channels distribute statements by russian dictator vladimir putin and kremlin-appointed leaders on the so-called “day of reunification”. ◽️ Propaganda events are being held to create a “festive atmosphere,” pushing the narrative of a “happy…
The so-called “governor of the Kherson region,” volodymyr saldo, falsely claimed in a statement to russian propagandists that Ukrainian authorities are preparing to use chemical and bacteriological weapons to contaminate water in the region. ◽️ Such statements are part of the kremlin’s strategy to discredit the Ukrainian government in the eyes of the local population….
▫️ russian media and pro-government Telegram channels published photos from an exhibition of Western military equipment captured by russian forces during the war in Ukraine. This exhibition was held in the city of surgut. ➡️ These events serve as a tool of russian propaganda with several key goals: ▫️ Propaganda and psychological influence: The exhibition…
The war is draining russia’s resources, and russians are starting to feel the impact of economic problems. ▫️ oleg sirota, a well-known russian cheesemaker and advocate of the so-called “import substitution,” recently voiced his frustration with the government. He’s upset that the russian government cut grants for new farmers. His statement that “this will hurt…
Lately, social media in Ukraine has been filled with posts featuring what looks like AI-generated images of supposedly Ukrainian soldiers, with messages asking users to wish them a happy birthday or congratulate them on their wedding. Similar posts feature rescued animals, children, or the elderly. These posts are often spread by bots and are designed…
In Washington, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. ▫️ The main focus of their discussions was Ukraine’s Plan for Victory, covering its diplomatic, economic, and military aspects. The talks reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine, and a new $7.9 billion military assistance package was announced….
