Матеріали автора Serhii Mikhalkov

Donald Trump has become the center of attention in the Russian media, surpassing even Vladimir Putin in the number of mentions. His statements are becoming part of the Kremlin's propaganda, which uses them to support the narrative of Russia's "rightness" in the war and attempts to establish peace on the Kremlin's terms. The propaganda actively shapes the image of the United States, where Trump personifies a "right" American who can change the White House's policy in favor of Russia.At the same time, propagandists do not forget to turn Europe into a new enemy, replacing old narratives about "Anglo-Saxons" with new expressions that are offensive, such as European bureaucrats and British politicians.This article explored the main topics that dominated the Russian information space. We also analyzed the key people mentioned in the Russian media. The monitoring summarizes our previous studies on the attitude of propaganda towards the United States after the presidential election and on the coverage of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian mediaЧитати українською

When Trump started talking about peace in Ukraine, an ideological storm began in the Kremlin media and Telegram channels.Propagandists tried to fit Trump's statements to a scenario convenient for the Kremlin: "Trump will force the West to surrender Ukraine."However, dissatisfaction was growing among the "war correspondents" (in Russia this term basically means experts that have never been to battlefield), who ran a number of popular Telegram channels about the war. They were afraid that their dream, under which they adjusted their fictional reality, where Russia defeats everyone by force, would dissolve in negotiations and diplomatic concessions.Читати українською

After Donald Trump redefined US policy toward Russia, Moscow has found a new main enemy: the United Kingdom and Europe. This shift in the focus of hostility is significant. For decades, Russian propaganda has been building an image of America as the main enemy and blaming for all the troubles and wars in the world.Washington is restoring diplomatic relations with Moscow, but at the same time spoiling them with NATO allies and Ukraine. All of this looks like a successful outcome of the Kremlin's years-long efforts to divide Europe and the United States since World War II.This monitoring shows that Russian propaganda's attitude toward the United States will change in 2025.Читати українською

With the "warming" of relations between the United States and Russia, Kremlin propaganda rhetoric is also changing. Even the most solid narrative that the US is ruling Ukraine is being transformed. We analyzed the main Russian propaganda Telegram channels.Читати українською

What monuments are installed in modern Russia? Texty.org.ua has identified 1163 monuments constructed and opened in Russia during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Almost half of them are dedicated to wars: World War II or the invasion of Ukraine.Monuments symbolizing the eternal struggle against the "collective West" are also being actively built in Russia.Читати українською

We have trained a large language model to detect the most common manipulation techniques in Telegram channel posts.Читати українською

From Trumpists to Communists. The forces in the U.S. impeding aid to Ukraine and how they do it

More than a hundred American congressmen consistently vote against bills to allocate funds and weapons to Ukraine to defend itself during the Russia-Ukraine war. Dozens of journalists, influencers, and experts also call the government to stop supporting Ukraine. What beliefs do they hold? Do they collaborate with Russia? Do they spread conspiracy theories?

Among the most common arguments cited by opponents of continued support for Ukraine in the USA, there are several that completely coincide with narratives of Russian propaganda.In researching this topic in the American informational and political space, we have identified such arguments and explained what is wrong with them.

Ryzyko zetknięcia się z dezinformacją na YouTube w Polsce jest niższe niż na Ukrainie. Pierwszą rzeczą, która chroni Polaków przed dezinformacją i rosyjskojęzycznymi treściami, jest brak znajomości języka rosyjskiego. Polski obszar informacyjny jest również chroniony przed dezinformacją przez prawo UE oraz zachowania i preferencje samych użytkowników, którzy oglądają znacznie mniej wiadomości na YouTube niż Ukraińcy. Wciąż jednak istnieją szare strefy i słabe punkty samej platformy, które zbadaliśmy, prosząc ponad 100 polskich wolontariuszy o zainstalowanie naszej aplikacji i zbieranie wszystkich rekomendowanych przez YouTube treści w ciągu dwóch miesięcy.