In the coming weeks, Ukraine will become the target of a massive information attack that will unfold in global media and social networks. The spread of fake narratives about Ukraine being an artificially created country that should not exist is expected.
In particular, propaganda will try to convince the global community of such false claims:
- The Austrian General Staff and USAID invented Ukraine;
- The majority of Ukraine’s population are Russians who want to join Russia;
- Ukraine is a dictatorship with no elections and is controlled by Nazis;
- Illegal production of weapons of mass destruction in the country.
These disinformation campaigns are part of a broader strategy aimed at discrediting Ukraine on the international stage and laying the groundwork for political decisions that may be detrimental to Kyiv.
Political Subtext: What is Trump Planning?
It is important to understand that this information attack is part of the peace plan of former U.S. President Donald Trump. His goal is to end the war as quickly as possible. However, Putin is only ready to accept Ukraine’s capitulation in the form of demilitarization, “denazification,” and return of Russian agents to power. This is why the U.S. may increase pressure on Kyiv, demanding concessions that run counter to Ukrainian national interests.
Among the strategic goals of the new American administration:
- Prevent the collapse of the Russian regime to use RF as a counterbalance to China.
- Make Europe more vulnerable to dependence on the U.S.
- Weaken Ukraine to prevent it from obstructing the implementation of these plans.
Why Now?
The USA does not have direct levers of influence on Russia (or does not wish to use them), so they will try to force Ukraine to accept conditions favorable to Moscow. This explains the reduction in military aid and the deployment of a propaganda campaign that will seek to discredit the Ukrainian government.
How to React?
In these circumstances, Ukraine must demonstrate its resilience and show that it will not succumb to pressure:
- Maintain unity. Panic and internal conflicts will only strengthen the informational assault.
- Do not spread hostile propaganda. Any manipulations should be verified through official and independent sources.
- Communicate with Western partners. Those who have the ability to influence the international community must actively convey truthful information about the situation in Ukraine.
What’s Next?
This information war will not last forever. Time is on Ukraine’s side, as there are many forces in the world for whom our defeat is not beneficial. The main thing is to withstand this challenging period, not succumb to provocations, and maintain a clear view of the situation. Ukraine has proven its resilience time and time again. And this time, we will also prevail.
