The occupiers have launched a new propaganda campaign targeting young people in the temporarily occupied territories
Russia has stepped up its information campaign targeting young people living in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. To this end, the occupiers are using Youth Day and launching new propaganda campaigns.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reported that the Russian organization “Rosmolodezh” has launched a flash mob called “Dreaming in Russia,” which is attempting to recruit teenagers from the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Participants are encouraged to post photos and videos depicting their dreams on the social network “VKontakte.” The occupiers plan to display the most interesting submissions on an interactive map during a festival in Smolensk.
The Center for Political and Public Opinion Research emphasizes that through such campaigns, the Kremlin is attempting to create an image of Russia as a “land of opportunity” and divert young people’s attention from the reality of the situation in the occupied territories.
The Center also notes that territories under Russian occupation are facing economic decline, unemployment, restrictions on citizens’ rights, and a decline in living standards.
Source: Center for Political and Public Opinion Research.
It was previously reported that Russia may announce another mobilization this fall amid the difficult situation on the Ukrainian front, the failure of the winter-spring offensive, and significant losses. State Duma Deputy Andrei Gurulov made this statement, linking the possible decision to Russia’s military setbacks in the war against Ukraine.
In Russia, preparations have begun to train officials for a mass mobilization.
