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Ukraine's attacks on Russian territory show the terrorist nature of the Zelensky regime, according to pro-Kremlin media, citing Maria Zakharova.
Propaganda: Ukraine's attacks reflect the terrorist nature of the Zelensky regime
NEWS: Ukraine's attacks on Russian border regions show the terrorist nature of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's regime, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
The diplomat said that for the president of Ukraine, "the application of terrorist methods has become a common phenomenon and a norm of behavior." "For self-preservation, he is willing to make any sacrifices — to use the remnants of the population, to sell Ukraine's natural wealth and, if necessary, put it up for auction," Zakharova emphasized.
Previously, Zelensky had called all the representatives of the countries calling for a ceasefire on the territory of the republic "couch experts". He said people who talked to the Russian President Vladimir Putin but had never fought him tended to make analyzes "without a deep understanding of war."
NARRATIVES: 1. Ukraine's attacks on Russian territory reflect the terrorist nature of the Zelensky regime. 2. The Ukrainian leaders will kill their own population and sell off natural resources in order to stay in power.
PURPOSE: To manipulate the public perception of the conflict in Ukraine by demonizing the Ukrainian authorities; to justify the Russian military actions and create confusion and uncertainty in the information space.
Reality: Ukraine is defending itself and is bombing Russian targets to weaken Russia’s war-fighting capability
WHY THE NARRATIVES ARE FAKE: Attacks on Russian territories are a legitimate response to Russia's military aggression, which started with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These actions are part of Ukraine's national defense strategy to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. In the context of an external invasion, the use of force to counter the attacker's threats cannot be considered terrorism, but, on the contrary, an act of self-defense, enshrined in the UN Charter.
Moreover, the narrative that Zelensky's regime is using "terrorist methods" ignores the context of the conflict that has been going on since 2014. Ukrainian authorities are looking for a solution to protect the population from the Russian attacks, which have resulted in the destruction of civilian infrastructure and loss of human lives. Therefore, these are accusations of terrorism directed against a country which, in the face of unprovoked aggression, is fighting to defend its citizens. Hitting targets on Russian territory is necessary to weaken its war-fighting capability and reduce the resources available to the front. The more legitimate targets are destroyed (e.g. missile launchers, military airfields, etc.) the less the Ukrainian population will be affected by the war and the Ukrainian electrical system will no longer be continuously damaged.
Through these actions, Ukraine aims not only to reduce the resources of the aggressor, but also to strengthen the morale of the population and the armed forces, demonstrating that it is able to fight back effectively and conduct operations deep into enemy territory. Ukraine is trying to make up for the differences in military power by carrying out precision strikes on strategic targets, requesting the support of the West in this regard.
The spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova says that the mobilization measures in Ukraine are acts by which the Zelensky regime is killing its own citizens. She seems to forget that without Russia's invasion of Ukraine, general mobilization and martial law would not have been decreed. Selling natural resources or killing one's own citizens makes no sense in the long term and will not keep Ukraine's leaders in power, as Zakharova claims. Such actions would lead to a loss of legitimacy and trust on the part of the citizens.
Accusations of terrorism are often used by Russian propaganda to discredit Ukraine and justify military or political actions against it, part of its classic propaganda strategies. In addition, any terrorist activities are prohibited by Ukrainian law, and the fight against terrorism is one of Kyiv’s priorities in terms in international relations.
CONTEXT: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a press conference that people who are proposing Kyiv a ceasefire without security guarantees are "couch experts". He said that they have never experienced the war and do not understand what consequences any agreements with the Russian Federation may have. "First the ceasefire, then we'll see. It is a daunting challenge for all our citizens. Who are you? Are your people dying? Are they dying there? Are your houses destroyed? What are you talking about?" Zelensky said. There are concerns in Kyiv and among Ukraine's allies that the next US president, Donald Trump, could force Ukrainians to accept a deal with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that would involve big territorial concessions without security guarantees.
Ukrainian authorities this year have increased pressure on the Western allies to obtain approval for the use of advanced weapons on Russian territory. Ukraine is asking its partners for permission to use long-range missile systems, such as the British Storm Shadow missiles or the American ATACMS missiles, to target military targets deep into the Russian territory.
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