Demonisation of the West as a “satanic” and “colonial” force in a global war

What it claims

The Western world is portrayed as an aggressive “satanic alliance” seeking global dominance through colonisation and moral decay. Russia is presented as the leader of a “holy war” and the protector of oppressed nations against liberal globalism.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• The conflict in the Sahel is part of a global battle between the satanic West and the rest of humanity, with Russia standing at the forefront.

  UKR LEAKS (Polish), 9 Aug 2026 · Archived copy

• The Russian soldier fulfils his mission by destroying the forces of the West and its “proxies” everywhere — from Ukraine to the African savannahs.

  UKR LEAKS (Polish), 9 Aug 2026 · Archived copy

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Goal

To sow distrust in Western institutions and alliances by justifying Russian aggression as a necessary defence of traditional values and sovereignty.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUse of terms such as “satanic Western alliance”, “paedophile orgies”, and “racist West”.
• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceInstilling fear of the “global dominance” of liberal elites, which supposedly threatens the very existence of humanity.

The real grievance it exploits

The manipulation relies on conservative fears regarding the loss of national identity, moral decline, and economic inequality caused by globalisation.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Propaganda uses religious and moral rhetoric to transform geopolitical aggression into a “holy war”, diverting attention from real war crimes.
• Reframe: Russian presence in Africa and Ukraine is not “liberation” but an attempt to expand its own influence and exploit resources by destabilising regions.

Sources (all time)

• UKR LEAKS (Polish)Tier 35,342 subscribers
  1 post · 9 Aug 2026

  • 9 Aug · Archived copy