Russia has prepared new methods for propagandists regarding the war in Ukraine, which indicate an aggravation of the political struggle within the country. In particular, they contain a recommendation to "ignore" the Wagner PMC and emphasize the "outstanding role" of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has reported this on Facebook.
"The military command of the aggressor state created a special document that determines exactly how Kremlin propagandists should cover the events of the war against Ukraine. General recommendations contain eleven points, the main content of which is... emphasis in information materials and comments of "independent" experts on the leading and positive role of Sergey Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov personally. Refusal to mention PMC Wagner in a positive context. Emphasizing excessive human losses and meaningless PMC attacks," said the statement.
In addition, the Kremlin methodology requires:
- to justify strikes on the critical energy infrastructure of Ukraine, referring to the "forcedness" of such actions.
- to emphasize the topic of providing Western weapons to Ukraine. In this sense, it is recommended to focus on the fact that "Russia is conducting a military operation not against Ukraine, but against the entire NATO."
- to track and quote publications in foreign media about the successes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the failures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Particular attention is proposed to focus on the statements of Western and Ukrainian politicians, which can be interpreted in a similar way.
"In general, the document indicates a radical change in emphasis on the coverage of the course of events in the war against Ukraine, as well as the aggravation of political struggle within the aggressor country," the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine notes.
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