Russia's Propaganda Tactics Rely on Ukraine Fatigue
Russia is counting on "Ukraine fatigue" to wear down Western resolve in the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin is using disinformation tactics to exploit the psychological detachment that sets in when people are exposed to a relentless stream of horror stories. The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has identified this as a crucial strand of Russia's "winter offensive" that employs Ukraine fatigue to wear down populations and politicians to the point where they no longer feel it is in their interests to offer Ukraine their material or financial support. Western authorities must confront Ukraine fatigue head-on, maintaining empathy for the Ukrainian cause and rightly laying blame for the energy crisis at Russia's door.