Since the beginning of the Ukrainian war, we have been exposed to various content of propaganda and disinformation. Propaganda is basically a form of communication that aims to convey a specific message to an audience in order to achieve a specific response. It is a form of communication that aims to manipulate an audience to advance a particular agenda. Propaganda can be presented in a variety of ways, including oral, written, or audiovisual means.

Disinformation is a form of propaganda that spreads false or misleading information to deceive an audience. Disinformation, often pinprick-like, small but looming large in quantity, attempts to confuse and manipulate its audience. This can happen by spreading misinformation, removing true information, or spreading half-truths.

To combat propaganda and disinformation, people need to be educated and shown ways to check content themselves. It is important that people have access to a variety of independent sources, but also can transparently participate in the analysis of propaganda and disinformation.

In this article we provide an analysis of the current content and situation regarding propaganda and disinfo in the context of the Ukraine War. The data comes from the independent European research network EDMO, to which Mimikama also belongs.

Misinformation about the Ukraine war in 4 categories and their narratives.

We can currently observe the following areas of disinformation:

Ukraine's image is being damaged.
The Ukrainians are corrupt and embezzling international aid funds.
The Ukrainians plan to use dirty bombs to escalate the conflict. The Ukrainians are staging the war. Ukrainians are Nazis and murderers.

Russia attacks NATO and Ukraine's foreign supporters.
The EU sanctions against Russia and inflation are reflecting on Western governments. NATO is militarily involved in the war.

Damage to Zelensky's public image.
Zelensky is a Nazi.
Zelensky is corrupt.
Zelensky is a liar and a coward.

Discrediting the Western media reporting on the war.
Unethical and lurid publications about the war.

Propaganda in the Ukrainian War: What will happen next?

In order to be able to give a forecast of what disinformation and false reports may look like in the coming, short-term period, an analysis of current and upcoming events is necessary. Four possible events can involve false information deliberately created to irritate:

Disinformation after resolutions on Russia and terrorism.
On November 21 and 22, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the European Parliament adopted two resolutions designating Russia as a “terrorist state” and a “state supporting terrorism,” respectively. Disinformation in the context of the statements of the two parliamentary assemblies is likely to increase.

Disinformation about the energy crisis in Ukraine.
Following Russia's large-scale attacks on key energy infrastructure in Ukraine, disinformation exaggerating the impact of the damage and questioning the resilience of Ukrainian society is likely to increase.

Disinformation about Ukrainian refugees.
In the context of increasing fears of a massive exodus of the Ukrainian population before the winter season, disinformation about Ukrainian refugees is likely to continue to grow.

Disinformation about the attack in Belgorod.
The US-based Institute for the Study of War has warned of signs of preparation for a false flag attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast.

The information comes from the weekly EDMO report.

https://edmo.eu/weekly-insights/

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