Kremlin shifts blame: Europe now seen as destabilizing force
According to The New York Times, the Kremlin's propaganda is adjusting its narrative, now portraying Europe as the primary source of destabilization rather than the United States. A Duma deputy asserts that there is mutual reliance between Trump and their side, a stance that contrasts with the position of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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According to "The New York Times," the Kremlin is changing its approach to the United States. Not long ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the USA as "hegemonic" and "selfish."
However, in a Sunday interview, Lavrov pointed out that America did not play an inspiring role in Europe's historical challenges, such as colonialism or the actions of Napoleon.
Europe as the new target?
This shift in narrative is also evident in Russian media. Dmitry Kiselyov, a prominent propagandist, claimed that Europe, not the USA, is now the source of destabilization. His programme presented the thesis that the "party of war" in Europe has been dominated by the "big three" – the USA, Russia, and China, which together form a "new world structure."
The breakthrough in the Kremlin's narrative came after talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and following joint actions by the USA and Russia at the UN. "The New York Times" notes that Trump's second term could bring a more pro-Russian foreign policy.
Reactions in Russia
The change in propaganda tone has met with mixed reactions in Russia. Aleksey Zhuravlev, a State Duma deputy who previously threatened the USA with a missile attack, is now calling for friendship with America.
Zhuravlev emphasizes the mutual reliance between Trump and their side, stating that their cooperation should be aimed at countering the European Union.
According to surveys, Russian society increasingly desires an end to the war in Ukraine and views negotiations with Washington as key to achieving this goal. However, for staunch supporters of the war, who have so far heard about the "proxy war with American aggression," the current support of Washington may be seen as a betrayal.
