Attributing arrogance and disregard for international law to Western elites

What it claims

The European Union and its leadership are portrayed as a self-important group that places its own political decisions above the norms of international law. This manipulation aims to frame support for Ukraine as the whim of “arrogant elites” rather than a defense of the global order.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Today's European elites are so blinded by their own pride that they openly place EU decisions above international law.

  TASS (X), 13 Aug 2026

  x.com/tassagency_en/status/2087987612418032095

• The EU leadership demonstrates its typical self-importance by ignoring universally recognized global norms for the sake of its policies.

  TASS (X), 13 Aug 2026

  x.com/tassagency_en/status/2087987612418032095

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Goal

To convince the Western public that their governments are acting illegally and ignoring global rules for the sake of their own ambitions.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUsing epithets like “pride” and “self-importance” to describe European leaders.
• Name Calling or LabelingLabeling EU leadership as “arrogant elites” acting outside the law.

The real grievance it exploits

A sense of alienation among ordinary citizens from political decisions in Brussels and distrust of EU bureaucratic structures.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Note the use of emotionally charged words about “pride” — this is a classic technique of discrediting opponents through personal attacks instead of legal arguments.

Sources (all time)

• TASS (X)Tier 260,000 followers
  1 post · 13 Aug 2026

  • 13 Aug · x.com/tassagency_en/status/2087987612418032095