Dismissal of Western leaders and media through accusations of “incompetence”

What it claims

Western political elites and media outlets are portrayed as ignorant entities that manipulate history and spread groundless panic. This framing aims to undermine the credibility of their statements regarding the Russian threat and their support for Ukraine.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Western media invent new dates for a Russian attack on NATO every day, turning the news into an absurd show.

  Vladimir Kornilov, 10 Aug 2026

  x.com/Kornilov1968/status/2086682264570597610

• Boris Johnson is so ignorant of history that he credits the Ukrainian army with defeating Napoleon.

  Vladimir Kornilov, 26 Jul 2026

  x.com/Kornilov1968/status/2081291797666414841

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Goal

To convince Western audiences that their leaders lack a grasp of reality and that the media engages in “fear-mongering” to justify war spending.

Techniques used

• Name Calling or LabelingUsing quotes to ridicule the “ignorance” of politicians, such as attributing claims about Ukraine defeating Napoleon to Boris Johnson.
• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceClaims that Western media constantly shift predictions about a Russian attack on NATO to keep the public in a state of tension.

The real grievance it exploits

Fatigue from contradictory news headlines and irritation over the economic consequences of the war, which Western voters link to their governments' decisions.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Propaganda uses phrases or metaphors taken out of context to portray politicians as incompetent and discredit support for Ukraine in the eyes of Western taxpayers.

Sources (all time)

• Open Ukraine| Открытая УкраинаTier 1181,484 subscribers
  1 post · 15 Aug 2026

  • 15 Aug · t.me/OpenUkraine/101335
• Vladimir KornilovTier 165,000 followers
  4 posts · 16 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

  • 14 Aug · x.com/Kornilov1968/status/2088131348095521151
  • 10 Aug · x.com/Kornilov1968/status/2086682264570597610
  • 26 Jul · x.com/Kornilov1968/status/2081291797666414841
  • 16 Jul · x.com/Kornilov1968/status/2077820321835405803