October 28, 2016
Reverse “Russophobia”
The myth about the West fundamentally disliking Russia and Russians is actively cultivated in pro-Kremlin media.
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May 12, 2021
The Terrible Russophobia
One of Russia’s most influential politicians, Nikolay Patrushev, head of the powerful Security Council, suggests that Western Powers have attempted to discredit Russia for hundreds of years, even targeting Tsar Ivan the Moderately Terrible.
February 25, 2021
Who Is Afraid Of Russophobia?
Life is tough when the world is pitted against you, or you think it is. This week, the disinformation reflects this mood, radiated by the pro-Kremlin media.
July 04, 2019
Russophobia, Dependence, and the Belarusian Gay-Opposition
Last week, the pro-Kremlin media claimed that Russophobia is Lithuania's main export. In reality, it's mineral fuels and machinery. But this case offers a great opportunity to ask, what's the main "export" of the pro-Kremlin media?
May 28, 2020
Back to Basics: Ukraine, Revisionism, and Russophobia
As the world cautiously begins to adjust to the new realities of post-quarantine life, the pro-Kremlin media is adjusting as well – and returning to familiar territory.
July 04, 2017
The “Russophobia” myth: appealing to the lowest feelings
If there is one word that gives the signal that a media outlet is clearly pro-Kremlin, it is “Russophobia”. Outlets such as RT, Sputnik and Russian national state television use the term to explain away almost any foreign criticism of Kremlin policies. “Russophobia” can pop up all…
April 29, 2016
Russophobia? No. We just don't like your policies.
Recent poll shows how the German view of the Russians remains unaffected by the dissatisfaction with the Russian government.
December 28, 2023
Bad Santa comes with deceitful gifts
The Kremlin recycled many tired disinformation tropes in 2023, targeting Ukraine and it's supporters with absurd lies. From seeing 'Russophobia' and biolabs everywhere, to calling everyone a Nazi, 2024 will likely bring more of the same, but we will not be deceived.
November 10, 2020
Figure of the Week: 30,000
The word "Russophobia" has so far in 2020 appeared over 30,000 times in pro-Kremlin media, monitored by the EUvsDisinfo. The concept implies that any kind of criticism towards Russia is "irrational" and based in a deep inbred hostility to Russia.
December 05, 2019
Disinformation Review: Bears and Drugs and Climate Change
What do the Western "climate hoax" and the newest Russian doping scandal have in common? Russophobia, of course! And this week's bonus: the EUvsDisinfo database has surpassed 7000 cases!