ru-propaganda “silences” the fuel oil disaster in the Black Sea
Even five months after the tanker disaster in the Kerch Strait, new oil slicks continue to wash up on the Black Sea beaches near russian anapa. Despite the tourist season being in full swing — and despite “for show” restrictions being implemented — many hotels are still full of guests, and people are even being encouraged to swim.
▫️ russian authorities continue to stick to their strategy — instead of addressing the consequences of the large-scale environmental disaster in the Black Sea, they pretend there is no problem. russian information space is filled with news of “victories” on the front lines, while propaganda continues to build air castles of russia’s “geopolitical greatness.”
The media noise diverts the public’s attention from real issues and allows officials to avoid uncomfortable questions. Propaganda has “covered up” the disaster, which continues to poison the Black Sea. russian officials have still not raised the wrecked tankers from the seabed.
