Russian disinformation
"Russian disinformation" is a neo-McCarthyist collective term used in Western media to refer to data, arguments, media, and personal views which contradict a number of Western official narratives, especially in relation to Russian influence in United States politics, Russian foreign policy and global influence, and most significantly, the 2022 phase of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The concept is a novel variety of the "disinformation" charges which have proliferated in English-language media since at least the 2016 United States presidential election, when American liberal supporters of Hillary Clinton's presidential bid claimed that hackers working for the Russian Federation had perpetrated the DNC email leak. Use of the term insinuates that any information which contradicts acceptable Western narratives is inaccurate or misleading and has its origin in Russian overt or covert media influence. News outlets often cite "disinformation experts" when discussing topics which are inconvenient to the pro-war saturation of Western news and civil discourse. While the media in the Russian Federation, being a capitalist state, provides a propagandistic prospective in favor of its ruling class, this is not exclusive to Russia, as Western countries' media likewise produces similar amounts of "disinformation" and other forms of propaganda regularly.
A number of Western narratives are crucial to manufacturing consent for providing arms and logistical support to the Maidan regime. Most notably, Western media must downplay far-right and Neo-Nazi influence in Ukrainian civil society; claim that NATO expansion is unrelated to the origins of the war; and accuse Russia of committing deliberate war crimes and massacres. Use of the term "Russian disinformation" is integral to any acceptable discussion in Western society concerning the war in Ukraine and has become a reflex response to any uncomfortable revelation, even when backed up by facts. For example, in September 2023, when the Canadian Parliament openly honored and applauded a Galician Waffen-SS veteran, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's unprepared remarks to the media included a non sequitur about "push[ing] back" against "Russian disinformation".[1] A number of Western news sites responded similarly, calling the blunder an "unfortunate" incident that had been "exploited" by Russian propagandists.[2][3][4]
The term "conspiracy theory" is closely related but seeks to associate incorrect opinions or views with domestic right-wing conspiracists rather than foreign bad actors.
Usage
Fascism and neo-Nazism in Ukraine
The United States has supported Azov Nazis in Ukraine and even meant with them.[5] This is well documented and not Russian Disinformation. The Azov Battalion has two Nazi Symbols in its Logo.
Academia and media
Wikipedia has an entire page devoted to cataloguing alleged instances of Russian disinformation, particularly those in relation to the war in Ukraine.[6]
References
- ↑ "NEW - Justin Trudeau blames Russian propaganda for Canadian Parliament honoring a Nazi. "Obviously, it's extremely upsetting that this happened... this is something that is deeply embarrassing to the Parliament of Canada... It's going to be really important that all of us push back against Russian propaganda, Russian disinformation, and continue our steadfast and unequivocal support for Ukraine." What does Russian propaganda have to do with Trudeau honoring a Nazi in Canadian Parliament?". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.
- ↑ Nicholson, Kate (26 Sep 2023). "Justin Trudeau Responds After Canadian Parliament Accidentally Honoured Ex-Nazi". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.
- ↑ Kim, Chloe (27 Sep 2023). "Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament". BBC News. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.
- ↑ "Opposition, disinfo experts push government to fight Russian propaganda in wake of Hunka incident". CBC. 28 Sep 2023. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.
- ↑ https://jacobin.com/2022/04/ukraine-russia-putin-azov-neo-nazis-western-media
- ↑ Disinformation in the Russian invasion of Ukraine at Wikipedia. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.