Why russia announces “new Ukrainian provocations”
The so-called “Special Envoy of the russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the crimes of the ‘Kyiv regime,’” Rodion Miroshnik, has claimed an alleged increase in the threat of “new Ukrainian provocations” amid negotiations between russia and the United States.
▫️ The propagandist emphasized that these imaginary “Kyiv provocations” could occur on Ukrainian territory. This is a classic example of the enemy using an information alibi tactic — russian propaganda preemptively accuses Ukraine of actions that russia itself might commit.
russians have repeatedly announced “Ukrainian provocations” after carrying out their own terrorist attacks that caused civilian casualties. For example, this happened after a drone strike on a bus with civilians in Marhanets.
Miroshnik’s statement, along with the recent claim by former russian defense minister Sergey Shoigu about alleged Ukrainian plans to “carry out terrorist attacks using biopathogens”, is part of russia’s broader strategy to derail negotiations. moscow seeks to portray Ukraine as the party obstructing a peaceful resolution, while in reality, it is russia that refuses a ceasefire and systematically undermines U.S. diplomatic efforts.
