atened, Putin said that Russia would use nuclear weapons. Skabeyeva praised Lukashenko for his close cooperation with Russia and his willingness to protect Russian interests. She described Lukashenko as a strong leader who understands the importance of maintaining a strong alliance with Russia.
Conclusion
The Kremlin’s message at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum was clear – Russia is not in international isolation, it has the support of the whole world except for the West. Putin’s world view remains unchanged, emphasizing Russia’s historical achievements and its role as a fighter against Western hegemony. However, the international press sees the forum as a symbol of Russia’s isolation, with Western companies and leaders avoiding participation. The propaganda machine continues to slander Ukrainian soldiers and exaggerate their losses, while praising Lukashenko for his cooperation with Russia. The reality on the ground, however, tells a different story, with the Ukrainian counter-offensive making progress and the Russian army suffering significant losses. The truth behind the propaganda is slowly being revealed.
Title: Russian Davos Turns into Potemkin’s Saga as Propaganda Dominates Kremlin’s Message
Date: June 21, 2023
The recent St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SSEF) has become a platform for the Kremlin to propagate its messages, highlighting Russia’s alleged military superiority, international support, and historical achievements. However, international media outlets have labeled the forum as Potemkin’s Saga, emphasizing Russia’s growing international isolation.
The Russian television program “Vesti” proudly showcased the raising of three flags – the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the current Russian Federation – during the forum, symbolizing Russia’s historical continuity and dismissing any notion of lustration or penance. Film director Karens Shahnazarovs claimed that Russia has positively influenced the world by eliminating Western colonialism and defeating Nazism, while currently fighting against Western “hegemony” and advocating for a multipolar world.
Russia’s reorientation towards cooperation with Latin America, Africa, and Asia has led to an intensified narrative of Russia as a “tireless fighter against colonialism” and a country that has never subjugated other nations. The Kremlin’s propagandists have worked tirelessly to present the SSEF as proof that Russia is not isolated internationally, highlighting cooperation agreements with Algeria as a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speeches and responses to journalists’ questions dominated the forum’s coverage. However, his statements contradicted the previous militant tone of the propagandists. Putin claimed that Russia could wipe out Kyiv if it wanted to but emphasized that there was no need for such action as the Ukrainian counter-offensive had failed. He also stated that Russia would not act cruelly, asserting that “Russians are not like that.” These statements diverged from the propagandists’ previous calls for striking decision-making centers in Ukraine and wiping out Ukrainian cities.
Putin reiterated the possibility of using nuclear weapons if Russian sovereignty is threatened, boasting that Russia possesses more nuclear weapons than NATO. He also suggested the establishment of sanitary cordons in Ukraine’s border areas for their protection. Putin’s speeches also focused on the need to de-Nazify Ukraine, portraying it as a threat to Russia.
While the Kremlin’s ideologues celebrated the SSEF, international press coverage highlighted Russia’s increasing isolation. The forum has been dubbed Potemkin’s Saga, with The Guardian reporting that Western companies have ignored the event due to its toxic reputation. The absence of leading Western energy companies, including Rosneft, further discredited the forum. Notably, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peters Szijjarto was the only Western representative in attendance, leading to claims of internal division within the European Union.
The Kremlin’s propagandists continued to slander Ukrainian soldiers, claiming that they were suffering significant losses compared to the Russian army. However, the British Ministry of Defence reported that the Ukrainian counter-offensive was successful and that Russian losses were mounting. The ministry estimated that over 60,000 Russian soldiers had been killed or injured since May 2022. The captured Russians themselves admitted in interviews with The Wall Street Journal that they realized they were on the wrong side of the war.
In a separate development, Olga Skabeyeva, a presenter and propagandist of the “60 Minutes” program, interviewed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko regarding Russia’s deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Lukashenko emphasized that nuclear weapons would be used if Belarus’ sovereignty was threatened and directed hostile rhetoric towards neighboring countries, particularly Poland and the Baltic states. Lukashenko echoed Putin’s assertion that nuclear weapons served as a deterrent and warned of trouble if Putin was cornered.
As the SSEF concludes, it is evident that the Kremlin’s propaganda machine continues to shape Russia’s narrative, emphasizing military strength, international support, and historical achievements. However, international media outlets remain skeptical, highlighting Russia’s growing isolation and the discrediting of the forum as Potemkin’s Saga.
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Ia’s growing isolation. Western companies and leaders notably avoided participating in the forum, further reinforcing the perception of Russia’s isolation. The international press also criticized the Kremlin’s propaganda machine, which continues to discredit Ukrainian soldiers and inflate their losses while praising Belarusian President Lukashenko for his cooperation with Russia.
However, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The Ukrainian counter-offensive is making progress, and the Russian army is experiencing significant losses. Despite Putin’s assertions, the truth behind the propaganda is slowly being revealed.
In summary, the St. Petersburg Economic Forum served as a platform for the Kremlin’s propaganda, highlighting Russia’s alleged military superiority and international support. However, the international media labeled the forum as a symbol of Russia’s growing isolation. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the Ukrainian counter-offensive challenge the credibility of the Kremlin’s narrative.
This analysis highlights the extent to which the Kremlin’s propaganda efforts have fueled Russia’s international isolation. It underscores the urgent need for concerted action to counter disinformation and promote transparent dialogue in global forums like the SSEF.
“The SSEF Forum’s analysis sheds light on the Kremlin’s propaganda endeavors, exposing the role they play in Russia’s international isolation. It is crucial to recognize and counteract these efforts to ensure an open and honest global dialogue.”