What Russia tells American voters
Narratives pushed at US audiences by Russian state media and attributed proxy outlets in the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
Demonization of political opponents as “evil” intent on destroying American cities
Political opponents are portrayed not as participants in a democratic process, but as an existential threat and enemies of society. By applying labels like “socialist” and “evil,” voters are conditioned to believe that any initiative from the opposition is aimed at the deliberate destruction of businesses and urban infrastructure.
Amplifying “institutional crisis” through racial and gender friction
Demands for jury inclusivity and debates over gender identity in sports are cast as sources of systemic chaos within American institutions. Attempts to appeal convictions based on a lack of minority representation are portrayed as exploiting race to excuse violent crimes. Disputes over transgender participation in women’s leagues are inflated into a management crisis where leadership is accused of failing to protect biological women.
Cross-flankPortrayal of American leaders as puppets of foreign policy interests
The American political process is cast as a series of manipulations by corrupt elites acting behind the scenes. Policy decisions are presented not as the result of democratic choice, but as forced moves under pressure from the “deep state” or external circumstances.
Amplifying the sense of “geopolitical catastrophe” by framing US foreign policy as a series of failures
Washington's foreign policy decisions are cast as inevitable failures leading to the loss of superpower status and economic collapse. By leveraging commentary from supposedly independent experts, manipulators aim to convince the audience of US military helplessness ahead of the 2026 elections.
Amplifying institutional distrust through accusations of "gaslighting" and censorship
Any social media moderation or state content regulation is portrayed as a secret conspiracy to hide the truth from citizens. This fuels the belief that voters are being manipulated through "gaslighting" to undermine their ability to objectively assess political reality ahead of the elections.