Amid russia’s diminishing influence and its proxies’ activities in Africa, intelligence services are gearing up for another targeted misinformation campaign against Ukrainian nation. Specifically, the Kremlin plans to accuse Ukrainian special forces of using foreign weaponry during operations in Sudan.
Russian propagandists intend to release commissioned articles and falsified images depicting American weapons as trophy items supposedly seized by the Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine. This effort aims to tarnish Ukraine’s reputation, implicate Western allies in weapon proliferation, and divert attention from russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Additionally, russia seeks to highlight Ukraine’s elite units’ involvement in African operations while russia conducts a brutal war at home. Complicating matters, russian intelligence must fabricate photo evidence within Belarus due to ongoing religious holidays in Africa.
It’s crucial to note that Ukraine and its forces strictly adhere to international law and the UN Charter, respecting sovereign boundaries and disavowing any involvement in illicit arms activities.
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