Kremlin shifts focus: Europe now blamed for instability
According to The New York Times, Kremlin propaganda is shifting its focus, now portraying Europe rather than the United States as the primary source of destabilization. A Duma deputy asserts a mutual reliance between Trump and their side. Meanwhile, the stance of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has also taken a different tone.
Much of the information provided by Belarusian and Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda. Such reports are part of the informational war conducted by the Russian Federation.
According to "The New York Times," the Kremlin is changing its approach to the United States. Not long ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the USA as "hegemonic" and "selfish."
However, in a Sunday interview, Lavrov noted that America did not play an inspiring role in the historical pains of Europe, such as colonialism or the actions of Napoleon.
Europe as the new target?
The change in narrative is also visible in Russian media. Dmitry Kiselyov, a well-known propagandist, stated that Europe, not the USA, is now the source of destabilization. His program suggested that the "party of war" in Europe has been overshadowed by the "big three"—the USA, Russia, and China—forming a "new world structure."
This shift in the Kremlin's narrative came after talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and subsequent joint actions by the USA and Russia at the UN. "The New York Times" notes that Trump's second term may bring a more pro-Russian foreign policy.
Reactions in Russia
The change in propaganda tone has met with mixed reactions in Russia. Aleksey Zhuravlev, a State Duma deputy who previously threatened the USA with a missile attack, is now calling for friendship with America.
Zhuravlev emphasizes Trump's and their side's mutual dependence, stating that their collaboration should focus on countering the European Union.
According to surveys, Russian society increasingly desires an end to the war in Ukraine and sees negotiations with Washington as key to this goal. However, for staunch supporters of the war, who have so far been told about the "proxy war with American aggression," the current alignment with Washington may seem like a betrayal.
