DISINFO: US Democrats and Deep State are trying to disrupt White House initiatives to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
SUMMARY
The US Democratic Party and the American elites, whom Trump rightly classifies as the "Deep State", are trying to disrupt any initiatives of the White House aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. To this end, the Deep State carries out information interventions through the media under its control, which can have a significant impact on the negotiation process with Moscow.
The main goal is to show that Trump is directly involved in the hot war against Russia.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives targeting the US Democratic Party as warmongers. This is a conspiracy theory which is not backed by evidence, aiming to promote the recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about secret elites and the US Deep State.
The assertion that the Democratic Party is trying to sabotage peace efforts is unfounded. Both major US parties have consistently supported Ukraine. The claim of media 'information interventions' controlled by a 'Deep State' is a conspiracy theory lacking factual basis.
This disinformation story aims to frame possible negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as the only acceptable ‘peace initiative’ regardless of the maximalist character of Russia’s demands, while denying any agency to Ukraine or its other allies. To sustain this message, this disinformation story promotes a recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about a so-called Deep State controlling US institutions above elected officials. Another goal of this narrative is to undermine democratic institutions by portraying decision-making as the realm of global elites while regular citizens would have no real power.
Pro-Kremlin disinformation has systematically instrumentalised the narrative that Russia wants peace in Ukraine in contrast to the West, but, as evidenced by Russia's actions in Ukraine, such statements are merely empty PR stunts deployed to garner support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine.
This disinformation story promotes the idea that all the elements of the situation benefit Russia and its war of aggression in Ukraine, and that its victory is ultimately inevitable. Through this projection, pro-Kremlin disinformation aims to create an impression of strength ahead of likely peace negotiations with Ukraine. The characterisation of the Ukraine crisis as something to be resolved 'in accordance with Russia's interests' ignores Ukraine's sovereignty and the international community's stance on Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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