The Kremlin has resumed criticizing Washington through unofficial propaganda networks — a trend largely paused from December to February while gauging the new U.S. administration
After observing the White House’s conciliatory tone, the Kremlin tested its limits: praising the U.S., attacking the EU, and striking Ukrainian cities.
It has now returned to targeting the Trump administration domestically, while flattering Washington externally — a dual-track strategy of pressure and manipulation, including fake gestures like the “kind” May 9 ceasefire offer, timed to welcome Putin’s superior, Xi, in Moscow.
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5/13/2025
“Euronazism” is emerging as the Kremlin’s new flagship narrative — both at home and abroad — and may signal broader escalation
While Kremlin propaganda long focused on “Ukrainian Nazis,” it now frames “euronazism” as a shared threat to Moscow and Washington. A recent publication by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service advanced this line, aiming to fracture Western unity.
On May 11, Putin referred to European countries supporting Ukraine as former allies of Hitler. As the Kremlin portrays its war as a fight against fascism, this return to “European Nazism” in official messaging is a dangerous shift — and a possible prelude to further aggression.
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5/13/2025
Pro-war Russian Z-channels on Telegram are increasingly wary of possible Kremlin compromises in peace talks
Kremlin loyalists like Solovyov praise Putin for rejecting a ceasefire, hoping he’s just stalling. More independent Z-voices show radicalism: Pavel Gubarev urged soldiers to resist disarmament, calling the government “criminal.”
Though small, the Z-base is radical and dangerous if backed by parts of the military. This risk earlier prompted crackdowns on figures like Strelkov and “Thirteenth,” as the Kremlin moved to silence pro-war opinion makers — feeling emboldened after Prigozhin’s assassination and the passivity of his supporters.
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