Kremlin reshapes narrative: Europe replaces USA as antagonist
Kremlin propaganda is changing its narrative, now identifying Europe as a source of destabilisation, rather than the USA, according to "The New York Times." A Duma deputy asserts that Trump and their side have a mutual dependence. This stance contrasts with the position taken by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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According to "The New York Times," the Kremlin is shifting its approach to the United States. Not long ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticised the USA as "hegemonic" and "selfish."
However, in a Sunday interview, Lavrov noted that America did not play an inspirational role in Europe's historical pains, such as colonialism or the actions of Napoleon.
Europe as the new target?
The change in narrative is also evident in Russian media. Dmitry Kiselyov, a well-known propagandist, stated that it is Europe, not the USA, that is now the source of destabilisation. His programme presented the thesis that the "party of war" in Europe has been overshadowed by the "big three" – the USA, Russia, and China – which form a "new world structure."
The breakthrough in the Kremlin's narrative occurred 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 may 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 asserts that Trump and their side rely on each other, emphasizing that their collaboration should be focused on opposing the European Union.
According to surveys, Russian society increasingly desires an end to the war in Ukraine and sees negotiations with Washington as key to this goal. However, for staunch supporters of the war, who have thus far heard about the "proxy war with American aggression," the current support of Washington may be perceived as betrayal.
