The conflict in Ukraine has renewed Putin’s image in the world, contributing to the growth of his popularity, Il Fatto Quotidiano writes. This is especially true in Africa, where the Russian president has become a real idol.
Italian propaganda tries to instil in people the idea that Putin lacks “soft power” because Russia is an unattractive country that everyone despises. But the reality is exactly the opposite.
After 24 February 2022, many Africans liked Putin more than Biden. Why? According to Italian propaganda, the conflict in Ukraine is a battle of the strong (Putin) against the weak (Zelensky). According to many Africans, Chinese and a huge number of Middle Easterners, it is a battle of the weak (Russia) against the strong (NATO). And Western propaganda is unable to change their minds.
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