Russian praganda shifting focus to peace talks, ‘concessions from Ukraine’ – expert

Maryna Vorotyntseva, a senior expert at the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence, said this in an interview with Ukrinform.

According to the researcher, the effectiveness of Russian praganda aimed at disrupting Ukraine's mobilization efforts has diminished. This decline can be attributed to the natural life cycle of such praganda campaigns, which lose relevance over time, and the growing resistance from Ukraine.

"However, in general, Russian praganda is now shifting its focus. We can see a new Russian campaign emerging – one that argues Ukraine must make concessions, with the West allegedly pressuring Ukraine to do so," Vorotyntseva said.

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She said that although these narratives have existed before, they are now becoming more prominent due to the current pitical climate.

"By breaking these narratives down into individual messages, you can better understand how Russia erates. It’s crucial to examine how they are structured and how the tic is further amplified," the expert concluded.

The NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence, based in Riga, Latvia, has been erational since 2014. Maryna Vorotyntseva, a Ukrainian representative, has been working with the center since June 2023.