What Global South media write about Ukraine: Middle East and Africa
The Center continues to monitor the information space in the Global South, identifying narratives favorable to russia.
▫️ Throughout the week, media in the Middle East and Africa provided extensive coverage of the BRICS summit held in russia. While some publications labeled the summit “successful”, most pointed out the lack of concrete proposals to end the conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine.
▫️ Ukrainian diplomatic visits also drew significant attention. African media reported in depth on the visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to Egypt, while Middle Eastern media covered the Ukrainian delegation’s trip to Qatar, led by Ukraine’s Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.
▫️ Additionally, news about North Korean military involvement in russia’s war against Ukraine circulated widely, highlighting concerns that this development could heighten the risk of escalation of the war.
