Russia and Ukraine

[The Architect Of Fate]

The Basic Principles of War Propaganda

Too bad this isn't a propaganda war at least on the Ukraine side.

1. We don't want war, we are only defending ourselves!

In other words, what Russia's doing with its BS is that NATO poses any threat to Russia or Intends hostility with Russia. Ukraine, by contrast, did nothing to ask for this other than act on its right as a sovereign state which Russia punished them for with an invasion. Ukraine is defending itself period.

2. Our adversary is solely responsible for this war!

One side is solely responsible for this war. Russia invaded Ukraine. Therefore all the responsibility rests with them and only them.

3. Our adversary's leader is inherently evil and resembles the devil

Vladimir Putin is a ruthless autocrat who has political opposition imprisoned or murdered and who has enriched himself at the expense of his own people and has targeted minority groups for persecution (The LGBT community for example) and has allowed black ops mercenary groups to commit war crimes across the globe. While Ukraine's leadership are not total saints they aren't even close to Putin on the morality scale. So this is simply a false equvicattion 

4. We are defending a noble cause, not our particular interests!

In this case, NATO's only interest is stopping Russian expansionism and Ukraine is not becoming part of Russia. I would say those are noble goals.

5. The enemy is purposefully committing atrocities; if we are making mistakes this happens without intention

So far this seems to be the case. If you listen to hacked Russian Radio there are not quite about their eagerness to commit atrocities. As for Ukraine, they have been surprisedly restrained in their response so far. I hope it stays that way.

6. The enemy makes use of illegal weapons

Russia has used a number of weapons banned under international law. That's not propaganda.  that's a fact.

7. We suffer few losses, the enemy's losses are considerable

Again that's simply a fact. It's the reason Russia is so desperate new recruits and Ukraine isn't.

8. Recognized intellectuals and artists support our cause

They do support the cause of Ukraine. Why wouldn't they? Do I need to give a list?

9. Our cause is sacred

I'm sure many Ukrainians think defending their home from invasion is sacred. I wouldn't go that far though.

10. Whoever casts doubt on our propaganda helps the enemy and is a traitor

No one has argued this. It just seems like every single person you prop up on this thread is either a shill or a useful idiot. Don't blame me for pointing it out when I see it.

-- based on Arthur Ponsenby's 1928 book Falsehood in Wartime

Looks like nothing has changed.

I think you might want to update your choice of thinkers . Because this conflict doesn't fit this mold (most conflicts don't)