Amplifying hostility toward Ukrainian leadership through “grassroots protests” in Europe
2 channels · 2 posts · 25.4K reach
What it claims
Visits by the Ukrainian president to foreign capitals are portrayed as unwelcome events that trigger mass outrage among the local population. This manipulation uses isolated comments or anonymous banners to create an illusion of total rejection of Ukraine by European societies.
Target audience
Examples (paraphrased)
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Serbian society reacted instantly to the announcement of Zelenskyy's visit with a wave of protest banners and slogans online.
Украина. Спецоперация. Мониторинг СВО, 7 Aug 2026
t.me/MonitoringUA/94170
Citizens of Serbia are making it clear that they do not want to see the Ukrainian president in Belgrade.
Украина. Спецоперация. Мониторинг СВО, 7 Aug 2026
t.me/MonitoringUA/94170
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Goal
To convince Ukrainians of international isolation and a lack of support from ordinary citizens in partner countries.
Techniques used
- Exaggeration or MinimisationUsing internet reactions as proof that “many citizens” oppose the visit.
The real grievance it exploits
The fear within Ukrainian society of being left alone with the aggressor due to foreign war fatigue.
How to counter
- Technique exposure: Propaganda often passes off the activity of bot farms or marginal groups on social media as the “voice of the people” to create a false impression of a shift in the state policy of partner countries.
Sources (all time)
1 post · 10 Aug 2026
- 10 Aug · t.me/free_kherson_z/17696
1 post · 7 Aug 2026
- 7 Aug · t.me/MonitoringUA/94170
Report as of 10 Aug 2026 · AI-generated analysis