Delegitimizing state power through accusations of “usurpation” and “dictatorship”

What it claims

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of allegedly appointing the Prime Minister single-handedly and ignoring the constitutional powers of parliament. Manipulators claim that the current government has turned into a “criminal group” interested in prolonging the war for personal enrichment. The goal is to undermine trust in state institutions and provoke internal destabilization.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Zelenskyy is personally selecting candidates for prime minister, completely ignoring the role of the parliamentary coalition and violating the Constitution.

  Евгений Мураев, 16 Jul 2026

  t.me/murayevUA/1246

• The authorities are intentionally disrupting peace talks because the war allows them to misappropriate state defense developments through private companies.

  Евгений Мураев, 12 Jul 2026

  t.me/murayevUA/1238

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Goal

To sow doubts about the president's legitimacy among the military and civilians in order to provoke protest moods and refusal to follow orders.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUse of terms such as “usurpation,” “illegitimate impostor,” “criminal group,” and “monetization of tragedy.”
• Causal OversimplificationThe claim that the war continues solely because of the financial benefit of the president's inner circle.

The real grievance it exploits

Public war fatigue and concerns about the concentration of power in one person's hands during martial law.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Propaganda uses complex legal procedures for manipulation, ignoring the realities of martial law, where coordination between branches of government is critical for defense.
• Reframe: Accusations of “wanting war” shift responsibility from the aggressor to the victim, attempting to demoralize society in the face of an external threat.

Sources (all time)

• Евгений МураевTier 182,702 subscribers
  2 posts · 12–16 Jul 2026

  • 16 Jul · t.me/murayevUA/1246
  • 12 Jul · t.me/murayevUA/1238