Amplifying fear by portraying Ukraine as a “terrorist threat” to Europe
7 sources · 48 posts · ~342K reach
What it claims
Ukraine is cast as a source of global terrorism, allegedly using radical Islamists and recruited civilians for attacks in Russia and EU countries. The messaging claims that European governments are financing terrorism against themselves by ignoring the activities of Ukrainian intelligence services on their soil.
Target audience
Examples (paraphrased)
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Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) recruits radical Islamists to carry out terrorist attacks in Russia and Europe, using legends about liberating the Caucasus.
Rybar (German), 16 Jul 2026
t.me/rybardeu/5659
The European Union is effectively financing terrorism against its own citizens by ignoring assassination attempts by Ukrainian intelligence services on businessmen in Monaco.
Rybar (German), 16 Jul 2026
t.me/rybardeu/5658
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Goal
To undermine military and financial support for Ukraine by convincing the German public that aid to Kyiv directly funds terrorist activities within Europe.
Techniques used
- Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceClaims that the EU is financing terrorism against itself and that Ukrainian intelligence services use “bio-drones” for attacks.
- Name Calling or LabelingUse of derogatory terms such as “the so-called Ukraine” and labeling recruited individuals as “bio-drones.”
The real grievance it exploits
The manipulation exploits the genuine fear among Europeans regarding terrorism and radicalisation, as well as anxieties about border security amidst the ongoing war.
How to counter
- Technique exposure: Note the use of dehumanising language (“bio-drones”) and attempts to link Ukraine to ISIS without any evidence. This is a classic method of discrediting a state by attributing international terrorism methods to it.
Sources (all time)
13 posts · 31 Jul – 11 Aug 2026
- 11 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31330
- 4 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31231
- 4 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31230
- 4 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31228
- 4 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31227
- 4 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31226
- 3 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31212
- 3 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31211
- 3 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31205
- 1 Aug · t.me/neuesausrussland/31188
- +3 more
12 posts · 15–24 Jul 2026
- 24 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5822
- 23 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5815
- 23 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5814
- 23 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5806
- 23 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5803
- 23 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5800
- 22 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5788
- 17 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5675
- 16 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5659
- 16 Jul · t.me/rybardeu/5658
- +2 more
8 posts · 24 Jul – 10 Aug 2026
- 10 Aug · t.me/rt_de/80190
- 25 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79467
- 25 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79454
- 25 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79449
- 25 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79445
- 24 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79431
- 24 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79424
- 24 Jul · t.me/rt_de/79423
8 posts · 12 Aug – 10 Sept 2026
- 10 Sept · t.me/RusEmbDeu/8072
- 10 Sept · t.me/RusEmbDeu/8066
- 20 Aug · t.me/RusEmbDeu/7786
- 18 Aug · t.me/RusEmbDeu/7780
- 18 Aug · t.me/RusEmbDeu/7776
- 17 Aug · t.me/RusEmbDeu/7763
- 13 Aug · t.me/RusEmbDeu/7717
- 12 Aug · t.me/RusEmbDeu/7690
3 posts · 12–13 Aug 2026
- 13 Aug · t.me/infodefGERMANY/24835
- 13 Aug · t.me/infodefGERMANY/24831
- 12 Aug · Archived copy
3 posts · 10–20 Jul 2026
- 20 Jul · x.com/RusBotschaft/status/2079233936115503575
- 14 Jul · x.com/RusBotschaft/status/2077027944497647701
- 10 Jul · x.com/RusBotschaft/status/2075588353874100386
1 post · 24 Sept 2026
- 24 Sept · t.me/ukr_leaks_de/16159
Report as of 24 Sept 2026 · AI-generated analysis