The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council predicts that in the next two weeks, Russian propaganda will intensify its use of the topic of rallies in Ukraine in its information campaigns.
According to Ukrinform, the CCD reported this on Facebook.
“It is expected that hostile resources will spread false claims that the Ukrainian people are allegedly demanding ‘surrender,’ ‘overthrow of the government,‘ and ‘an end to the war at any cost,’” the statement said.
In addition, enemy information operations targeting residents of Ukraine’s frontline regions are expected to intensify.
“In particular, false reports will be spread about the alleged evacuation of military administration employees, provocative ‘leaks’ on behalf of the Ukrainian military or local authorities, etc., with the aim of intimidating people and creating the impression of a collapse of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defense,” the CCD noted.
It is also expected that the Russians will continue their information manipulation — from attempts to discredit Ukraine in the context of the negotiations in Istanbul to promoting the topic of prisoner exchanges and undermining confidence in the Ukrainian air defense forces.
As reported by Ukrinform, Russian media are spreading fake news that Ukrainian soldiers released from Russian captivity are allegedly facing criminal prosecution for desertion.
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Source: Russian propaganda to intensify use of rally narratives in Ukraine in coming weeks – CCD
