russia intensifies its foreign propaganda campaign ahead of the 80th anniversary of victory over nazism
russian diplomatic missions are intensifying their propaganda efforts ahead of the 80th anniversary of the victory over nazism, organizing mass events around the world. These include car rallies featuring russian and soviet symbols, theatrical performances in so-called “russian houses,” flower-laying ceremonies at monuments, and more.
▫️ In doing so, russia seeks to exploit the “sacred” victory Day to expand its influence and shape a positive image of itself abroad. Propagandists frequently draw manipulative parallels between today’s events and the fight against nazism during World War II to justify russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Through such events, moscow mobilizes numerous russian diaspora organizations and individuals with pro-russian views to create the illusion of widespread global support for the kremlin’s actions.
Previously, the Center also reported that, as part of its propaganda campaign for the 80th anniversary of victory over nazism, russian diplomats staged ceremonial medal and gift presentations on behalf of putin — to WWII veterans, former residents of the besieged leningrad, and others of russian origin living abroad.
