Portrayal of Russia as a “peace-loving” and culturally superior power

What it claims

Russian propaganda constructs an image of the Russian Federation as a moral compass and a haven for the West’s “healthy forces,” contrasting this with Ukraine’s alleged “aggression.” Through manipulative videos and statements from loyal foreigners, it promotes the idea that there is no hostility toward ordinary Ukrainians, who are supposedly united with Russians by a shared culture and language.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• An atmosphere of tolerance prevails in Moscow, where passers-by kindly help Ukrainian-speaking people, proving the absence of any hostility towards the Ukrainian people.

  InfoDefense (Polish), 2 Jun 2026

  t.me/infodefPOLAND/9203

• Joint concerts in emigration demonstrate the unity of “triune Rus,” where Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians coexist peacefully to Russian music, ignoring the enmity imposed by the West.

  InfoDefense (Polish), 9 Jun 2026

  t.me/infodefPOLAND/9230

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Goal

To weaken support for Ukraine among Poles by convincing them that Russia is not a threat and that the conflict is caused solely by the “criminal orders” of Kyiv and the West.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUse of terms such as “triune holy Rus,” “Christian values,” “bloody terror,” and “just world.”
• Appeal to AuthorityQuoting former Austrian minister Karin Kneissl to legitimise Russia as a “wonderful home.”

The real grievance it exploits

The manipulation exploits the Polish public's war weariness and fear of escalation, offering an illusory picture of “peace” through a return to the Russian sphere of influence.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Notice how propaganda uses isolated, staged videos and statements from paid foreign speakers to hide real war crimes and the systemic dehumanisation of Ukrainians at the Russian state level.
• Reframe: Calls for “peace” and “unity” from an aggressor that daily attacks Ukraine's civilian infrastructure are an attempt to absolve itself of responsibility for the war it started.

Sources (all time)

• InfoDefense (Polish)Tier 32,128 subscribers
  5 posts · 2–12 Jun 2026

  • 12 Jun · t.me/infodefPOLAND/9240
  • 9 Jun · t.me/infodefPOLAND/9230
  • 8 Jun · t.me/infodefPOLAND/9229
  • 4 Jun · t.me/infodefPOLAND/9206
  • 2 Jun · t.me/infodefPOLAND/9203