What Global South media write about Ukraine
The Center monitors the information space of Global South countries and identifies narratives favorable to russia. In recent days, the key topics related to Ukraine have been:
– The phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and vladimir putin and preparations for these negotiations;
– The possibilities of a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine;
– The likelihood of a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and russia.
Overall, the reaction to the agreements on a ceasefire over energy and infrastructure facilities is cautiously optimistic, but there is noticeable skepticism and doubt about its implementation. This skepticism is present even in China’s official media, which consistently promote diplomatic resolution. In China’s liberal media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement that putin effectively rejected the ceasefire by attacking Ukraine with drones immediately after the negotiations has gained traction.
Ahead of the negotiations, narratives about possible territorial concessions by Ukraine gained significant circulation in many regions of the Global South. In India and the Middle East, there was noticeable negative reaction, with concerns raised that “trading territories” could pose a threat to global security.
The large-scale disinformation campaign by russia regarding alleged “atrocities committed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in kursk region and Donbas” has not had a significant impact on public opinion in Global South countries. Numerous russian fabrications and fakes have not gained widespread traction.
Key narratives of russian propaganda:
– Ukraine is using poisonous substances in Luhansk, deliberately directing UAVs with chemical munitions at civilian targets;
– The United States and NATO are responsible for the start of the war in Ukraine;
– Ukraine does not actually want peace.
