Labeling Ukraine a “terrorist state” through manipulative framing of security incidents
13 sources · 305 posts · ~4.7M reach
What it claims
Any explosions or falling debris on Russian territory are cast as deliberate acts of terrorism against civilians and foreign interests. The aftermath of strikes on rear infrastructure is hyped up in crime chronicles, portraying any damage as a targeted attack on non-military sites. Through such manipulations, the Ukrainian leadership is equated with the leaders of radical Islamist groups to discredit the country's defense efforts before the international community.
Target audience
Examples (paraphrased)
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The explosion in a Moscow restaurant was a planned act of intimidation against Italian citizens by Kyiv.
Анатолий Шарий, 2 Aug 2026
t.me/ASupersharij/58153
Ukrainian forces are intentionally attacking beaches full of vacationers near Gelendzhik using drones.
Анатолий Шарий, 3 Aug 2026
t.me/ASupersharij/58192
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Goal
To persuade Western audiences to withdraw support for Ukraine by labeling it a dangerous terrorist entity that threatens Europeans.
Techniques used
- Name Calling or LabelingUsing labels like “terrorist gang,” “Al-Qaeda,” and “ISIS” to describe the Ukrainian government.
- Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceClaims about the spread of the “Ukrainian contagion” to Europe and threats to Italians.
The real grievance it exploits
Fear of unpredictable violence in public spaces and concern for the safety of one's own citizens abroad.
How to counter
- Reframe: Russian propaganda systematically ignores the fact that civilian casualties in Russia are often the result of Russian air defense operations or the falling of malfunctioning Russian munitions.
- Technique exposure: Comparing Ukraine to ISIS is a classic dehumanization tactic aimed at justifying Russian aggression and undermining the international legitimacy of Ukrainian resistance.
Sources (all time)
115 posts · 22 Jul – 3 Nov 2026
- 3 Nov · t.me/MonitoringUA/96349
- 3 Nov · t.me/MonitoringUA/96344
- 31 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96289
- 31 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96284
- 30 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96276
- 30 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96275
- 27 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96230
- 27 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96227
- 26 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96199
- 26 Oct · t.me/MonitoringUA/96198
- +105 more
35 posts · 22 Jul – 3 Oct 2026
- 3 Oct · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2106391981517619678
- 29 Sept · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2105003433506095341
- 29 Sept · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2104940400406380652
- 6 Sept · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2096685035461939553
- 3 Sept · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2095575139274354697
- 3 Sept · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2095263122948837566
- 1 Sept · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2094882989012328611
- 25 Aug · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2092192995982397789
- 25 Aug · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2092185757389664572
- 21 Aug · x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2090792110291058800
- +25 more
29 posts · 1 Aug – 18 Oct 2026
- 18 Oct · t.me/ASupersharij/61460
- 18 Oct · t.me/ASupersharij/61455
- 18 Oct · t.me/ASupersharij/61377
- 18 Oct · t.me/ASupersharij/61374
- 17 Oct · t.me/ASupersharij/61373
- 3 Sept · t.me/ASupersharij/59601
- 3 Sept · t.me/ASupersharij/59600
- 2 Sept · t.me/ASupersharij/59551
- 2 Sept · t.me/ASupersharij/59546
- 1 Sept · t.me/ASupersharij/59521
- +19 more
20 posts · 22 Jul – 10 Oct 2026
- 10 Oct · t.me/OpenUkraine/103469
- 10 Oct · t.me/OpenUkraine/103412
- 6 Oct · t.me/OpenUkraine/103255
- 5 Oct · t.me/OpenUkraine/103224
- 5 Oct · t.me/OpenUkraine/103223
- 4 Oct · t.me/OpenUkraine/103181
- 19 Sept · t.me/OpenUkraine/102577
- 11 Sept · t.me/OpenUkraine/102300
- 5 Sept · t.me/OpenUkraine/102079
- 22 Aug · t.me/OpenUkraine/101600
- +10 more
17 posts · 26 Jul – 20 Sept 2026
- 20 Sept · t.me/stranaua/249025
- 1 Sept · t.me/stranaua/246974
- 1 Sept · t.me/stranaua/246970
- 1 Sept · t.me/stranaua/246967
- 20 Aug · t.me/stranaua/245594
- 9 Aug · t.me/stranaua/244483
- 9 Aug · t.me/stranaua/244480
- 3 Aug · t.me/stranaua/243875
- 3 Aug · t.me/stranaua/243871
- 3 Aug · t.me/stranaua/243864
- +7 more
11 posts · 1 Aug – 28 Oct 2026
- 28 Oct · t.me/ZeRada1/32812
- 4 Oct · t.me/ZeRada1/32515
- 2 Sept · t.me/ZeRada1/32077
- 2 Sept · t.me/ZeRada1/32066
- 1 Sept · t.me/ZeRada1/32064
- 1 Sept · t.me/ZeRada1/32058
- 4 Aug · t.me/ZeRada1/31712
- 3 Aug · t.me/ZeRada1/31710
- 3 Aug · t.me/ZeRada1/31704
- 3 Aug · t.me/ZeRada1/31700
- +1 more
7 posts · 27 Jul – 24 Aug 2026
- 24 Aug · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2091947252822524283
- 19 Aug · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2090170732865093858
- 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
- 27 Jul · x.com/i_korotchenko/status/2081778272023540129
4 posts · 26 Aug – 20 Sept 2026
- 20 Sept · t.me/L0HMATIY/38461
- 20 Sept · t.me/L0HMATIY/38458
- 26 Aug · t.me/L0HMATIY/37852
- 26 Aug · t.me/L0HMATIY/37851
3 posts · 25–30 Jul 2026
- 30 Jul · t.me/legitimniy/22919
- 29 Jul · t.me/legitimniy/22910
- 25 Jul · t.me/legitimniy/22886
50 posts · 22 Jul – 3 Nov 2026
- 3 Nov · t.me/free_kherson_z/19161
- 2 Nov · t.me/free_kherson_z/19134
- 2 Nov · t.me/free_kherson_z/19131
- 2 Nov · t.me/free_kherson_z/19129
- 2 Nov · t.me/free_kherson_z/19123
- 27 Oct · t.me/free_kherson_z/18984
- 26 Oct · t.me/free_kherson_z/18971
- 26 Oct · t.me/free_kherson_z/18961
- 21 Oct · t.me/free_kherson_z/18881
- 20 Oct · t.me/free_kherson_z/18863
- +40 more
8 posts · 5–25 Aug 2026
- 25 Aug · Archived copy
- 24 Aug · t.me/odessa_partizan/3639
- 24 Aug · t.me/odessa_partizan/3635
- 22 Aug · t.me/odessa_partizan/3629
- 21 Aug · t.me/odessa_partizan/3624
- 6 Aug · Archived copy
- 5 Aug · Archived copy
- 5 Aug · t.me/odessa_partizan/3562
4 posts · 7 Jul – 3 Aug 2026
- 3 Aug · t.me/OlgaSharij/9581
- 17 Jul · t.me/OlgaSharij/9576
- 14 Jul · t.me/OlgaSharij/9574
- 7 Jul · t.me/OlgaSharij/9570
2 posts · 18 Sept 2026
- 18 Sept · t.me/shelestlive/31861
- 18 Sept · t.me/shelestlive/31859
Report as of 3 Nov 2026 · AI-generated analysis