A new cell phone for the daughter, money for grandpa so he doesn’t have to ‘spill’ his car. Both reasons to enlist in the Russian army. At least according to new, bizarre propaganda videos that are currently circulating on the internet.
One of the new propaganda videos:
Disinformation has always been an instrument of war. It is also often used in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine – not exclusively, but mainly by Russia.
But such propaganda is not only aimed at and against the enemy. Propaganda can also be used to fool the population into military successes so that they have no doubt that the offensive war against Ukraine is anything but smooth.
A series of new videos are now promoting entry into the military. In one of them you see an old man who can no longer live. He asks his grandson to help him sell his beloved car. Shortly before he then sells it for a ridiculous price, the grandson appears in military camouflage suit – like a lifesaver. He enlisted in the army and can now support his grandfather. He doesn’t have to sell the car.
Another video shows a burnt-out father having to ask his daughter for money. She had actually saved up for a new cell phone, but gave it to him. He then enlists in the army and returns home a smiling hero with a new mobile phone for his daughter.
A third video is also very interesting. It shows several middle-aged men lamenting their plight. They have lost their jobs or are unable to feed their families with their meager wages. The video thus admits a complaint that seems to be prevalent in the country. The men then reminisce about their time in the military – and decide to enlist again.
Not all Russians seem to fall for the propaganda. The videos were shared, among others, on the Russian Internet forum “Dvach” – with the caption: “So that’s where the actors of the low-budget series went.” (lzo)
You can find more Russian propaganda errors here:
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I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
