"One of the most persistent Kremlin tactics is historical inversion: accusing others of ‘fascism’ while using WWII memory to legitimise present-day aggression, occupation, and forced deportations.

Victory Day is increasingly used to reshape the memory of WWII around current political objectives."
‪- EUvsDisinfo

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"In Russian schools, some classes teaching foreign languages are being replaced with classes on ‘spiritual and moral culture’ centred around ‘traditional Russian values’ and state-approved patriotism.

Isolation and indoctrination increasingly go hand in hand."
- EUvsDisinfo

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https://euvsdisinfo.eu/from-preschool-to-adolescence-expanding-ideological-control-in-russian-schools/

From preschool to adolescence: expanding ideological control in Russian schools - EUvsDisinfo

The Kremlin will target the youngest schoolchildren with propaganda, with the goal of making ‘true patriots’ out of three-year-olds.

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"The baseless Kremlin claim that Ukraine is a ‘threat to its neighbours’ serves one purpose: to pressure European audiences into questioning continued support for Ukraine, especially now that its defence efforts are becoming increasingly effective."
- EUvsDisinfo‬

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"... In the lead-up to Victory Day on 9 May, pro-Kremlin FIMI channels have again pushed claims that Europe is “reviving Nazism”, that Europe could face food rationing, and that the EU’s age verification app is a surveillance tool. Together, these disinformation narratives try to show Europe as morally corrupt, unstable, and authoritarian. ..."
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https://euvsdisinfo.eu/fake-european-crises-and-real-russian-failures/
Fake European crises and real Russian failures - EUvsDisinfo

Pro-Kremlin outlets target Europe as Moscow’s own symbols of strength come under pressure.

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"Russia framing Ukraine’s self-defence as ‘prolonging the war’ suggests that surrender would bring peace.

History shows otherwise: appeasement in the face of aggression tends to invite more of it."
- EUvsDisinfo‬

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"Russia is recruiting in Africa with promises of jobs, education, and a better future.

But many end up on the frontlines in Ukraine or inside Russia’s war industry."
- EUvsDisinfo

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhQUTHVz99I

Business of Despair: Russia's recruitment in Africa

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"A Kremlin disinformation tactic to look out for: overloading the information space with conflicting claims.
The goal is to exhaust, not to convince.
When everything feels uncertain, disengagement becomes more likely."
- EUvsDisinfo‬
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"Remember: Russia’s election interference playbook begins long before voters go to the polls.

Recent analysis shows narratives are seeded months, even years, in advance: attacking governments, questioning alliances, and framing cooperation with the EU as “foreign control.”"
- EUvsDisinfo

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"One weapon in the hybrid arsenal Russia has deployed against Ukraine is religion. Russia has exploited the Orthodox Church to carry out destructive actions on the ground, including through Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) campaigns."
‪- EUvsDisinfo‬

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https://euvsdisinfo.eu/how-russia-weaponizes-the-church-in-ukraine/?utm_source=euvsd.info&utm_medium=%2Fhow-russia-weaponizes-the-church-in-ukraine%2F&utm_campaign=

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