Russian propaganda threatens the West. Should we be afraid?

Today we take a look at what Russian propaganda is saying about the West.

Since the war in Ukraine broke out, relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated significantly. The Russian media are different than those in other Western countries. Channels such as Russia-1 are significantly influenced by Russian authorities, while some programmes, such as the one's hosted by Vladimir Solovyov, are verbally hostile towards Western countries and at times, even making strong threats towards the West, such as nuclear warfare.

Our OSW Russia expert looks at examples of Russian propaganda television programmes and breaks down their most common narratives. We expose their hybrid warfare function and their attempt at psychological warfare with the West. We also look at the most common themes in these programmes: the war in Ukraine, Putin's fear-mongering speeches and threats to NATO countries.

Sources:
Russia-1
Russia-24

[KapitanPompka]

I guess Soloviov may be pissed because he can no longer stay in his beloved villa at the Como lake

[geraldorford]

Russia is upset that they are not able to conquer Ukraine as easily as they thought.

[ChrisWatonek]

Solovjev is a spiritual child of Goebbels. He must have studied him for a long time.

[markalexander]

In summary, the Russian message is, "We are crazy enough and evil enough to do something incredibly stupid, so you had better let us do whatever we want."

[vonries]

For me it's all about the children. Never forget all of the Russians who abused children and their families in Ukraine. From the mass graves (in Izium) to the stolen children. Now if Ukrainian parents don't become Russian citizens and go to flight against their brothers and cousins Russia will take their newborn children at birth.

Speaking of Izium. What did those 414 people see? The Russians thought it was better to murder them and bury them all in a mass grave instead of letting them testify. Whatever they saw must have been truly horrific. At minimum I'm guessing rape and torture.

If Russia want's to sign😅 a treaty they must first prove they will stand by one. If Russia wants to negotiate, start with your original written agreement. Pull back all of their troops back behind their original boarder and then you can start negotiations. If they don't show they will honor the original agreement how can you expect them to honor any further agreements.

It's our war to lose. Russia can NOT win. Unless we choose to not support Ukraine of course. It is on us in the global West to pick the world we want to live in. Choose wisely. Thanks.
Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[rolfustroli]

😂
Russia got its hands full with only Ukraine. Maybe not try and fu ck with NATO

[johnnyrocket]

Russia is going to be in a world of pain for at least the next 20 years.

[SanctuaryLife]

Putin miscalculated Ukraine so bad. What a major f up

[orestmakar]

Using threats and intimidation is a typical Russia method.

[xjvewtk]

Europa is sleeping lion, where Russia has forgotten one simple truth... Never poke the Lion.

[BygoneUser]

As a Canadian who has ancestors that died fighting Germans in the first and second world war, it made me livid to hear the way that prime-time propaganda-bureau shill threatens Germany. The Soviet occupation of Germany was grim and disgusting. What the Germans did in Russia, in both world wars, was grim and disgusting. Some of what the Canadian army did in those wars was grim and disgusting. The whole period in Europe and the wars in general were a grim and disgusting period, and to threaten a return to that, and try to coerce the German people into being cowed or else they will get that and worse is beyond disgusting. It is the speech of a wicked sadist and abuser. A twisted and evilly perverted bully. But, in a way, more than scared by his speech I feel angry. It makes it clear that there is no coexistence with such a regime other than total submission. It's not a criticism or a proposal, it's just a threat of violence by an angry little erectile-dysfunction that doesn't know anything but abuse by his master.

You are doing a good thing in trying to spread what is actually being said on state-sponsored Russian media from day to day. After all, there no longer exists any other widely broadcasted Russian media.

[PWiz]

Imagine invading a country you share a border with and acting surprised when they strike targets on your territory.

[aero]

Thank you. That was fascinating. The thing that gets me Russians (and yes, I'm generalising) is how they never ever question the "why" of when things don't go their way and automatically default to victim mode. This is true at a societal/cultural level, not just in politics. Why don't these ex-Soviet and Warsaw Pact countries want nothing to do with Russia, why do they want to join Nato and the EU, why don't they trust Russia, why don't they want to be part of the Russian Mir. Nothing, not a single brain cell asking the question and doing some self-introspection without defaulting to victim mode. It is truly sad to see a country with such a rich cultural heritage and so may ressources dig itself deeper and deeper into a pit of self-pity and negativity.

[evolvedape]

40% of Ruzzians don’t have indoor plumbing.

[fernandoalegria]

No. They're not going to do anything. Now, there army has been destroyed. They have no future but defeat.

[marshymello]

I feel nothing but hate for them now, the vile disregard for human life. Regards from America

[techninja]

They can’t even get to Kyiv. How will they get to Germany?

[nclar]

They started the war now they are the victims😂.. by the way ... Medvedev looks speaks and acts like a real Natzi!

[youchrismelotube]

I feel dumber for watching 30 minutes of Russia propaganda. This video is like an infomercial for Kremlin narrative.

[tw]

Putin is struggling in Ukraine then expects Nato to take him seriously 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Putin Khuylo