Attributing direct involvement in “terrorist attacks” to NATO and the West

What it claims

Western leaders and military structures are portrayed as the direct organizers of strikes on civilian targets within Russian territory. This manipulation shifts the responsibility for the war onto NATO, labeling any support for Ukraine as an act of state terrorism.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Russian hackers have obtained evidence of NATO's direct involvement in strikes on Russian territory through documents from hybrid warfare specialists.

  Margarita Simonyan, 7 Aug 2026

  x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2085682666771186089

• Macron's calls to increase pressure on Russia are a direct command of terrorist attacks against civilians, women, and children.

  Margarita Simonyan, 6 Aug 2026

  x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2085283813232406673

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Goal

To justify aggression against Ukraine as “self-defense” against the West and to intimidate European societies with the consequences of supporting Kyiv.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUse of terms like “terrorist activities” and “commanding attacks against women and children.”
• Appeal to AuthorityReferences to anonymous hackers and “documents” allegedly confirming the involvement of hybrid warfare specialists.

The real grievance it exploits

Fear of a direct military confrontation between NATO and Russia, which could lead to a global war.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Russian propaganda systematically uses the term “terrorism” to discredit Ukraine's legitimate defense and international aid, attempting to swap the roles of aggressor and victim.

Sources (all time)

• Igor KorotchenkoTier 1152,000 followers
  4 posts · 30 Jul – 8 Aug 2026

  • 8 Aug · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2085999060918677752
  • 1 Aug · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2083455392697450699
  • 1 Aug · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2083454012712481045
  • 30 Jul · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2082858243831779754
• Margarita SimonyanTier 1560,000 followers
  2 posts · 6–7 Aug 2026

  • 7 Aug · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2085682666771186089
  • 6 Aug · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2085283813232406673