To disrupt the mobilisation in Ukraine, Russian propagandists filmed a video with professional actors. It is designed to undermine confidence in the authorities of Ukraine.
How Russia wants to disrupt the mobilisation in Ukraine
The Institute for the Study of War reports that pro-Russian channels are distributing a propaganda video about the mobilisation in Ukraine, designed to undermine the confidence of Ukrainians in the Ukrainian government.
According to analysts, this propaganda video has a high production value and cinematic sophistication, suggesting that it is the product of a well-resourced and coordinated information operation.
Russian opposition publications Agency and Mediazona reported that the actors in the video are professional Russian actors who have previously appeared in Russian TV shows.
One actor declined to discuss his involvement in the video, saying he only appeared in movies, not commercials.
ISW recalls that the Kremlin used high-quality propaganda videos to centralise info ops.
The recent video's characteristics indicate that it supports broader Kremlin efforts to undermine Ukrainian confidence in the government, undermine Ukrainian mobilization efforts, and incite domestic discontent.
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