russia conducts military propaganda in Africa under the guise of culture
In Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, russia organized a screening of the propaganda film “Blockade Diary”, dedicated to the “heroism of leningrad.” The event took place at a russian cultural center — the partner “russian house.”
▫️ A notable detail: publicly released photos from the screening show an audience composed exclusively of young men. This audience is not accidental. Young men are the primary target group for recruitment into the russian armed forces.
▫️ Through such films, russia seeks to cultivate a romanticized perception among young Africans of a “brave russian army” allegedly fighting evil and the “collective West.” This creates an emotional foundation for subsequent recruitment.
“russian houses” and affiliated structures have repeatedly appeared in investigations related to the recruitment of foreigners into the russian army. Under the guise of cultural diplomacy, they disseminate propaganda, establish contacts, and test the loyalty of potential recruits.
It has also been previously reported that russia conducts mass recruitment of foreigners to fight against Ukraine through fictitious employment agencies and semi-criminal labor migration networks.
