Espreso. Global
OPINION

Russian propaganda tries to link Kerch bridge blast and "revenge strikes" on Odesa

19 July, 2023 Wednesday
18:10
client/title.list_title

Russian propagandists are reacting to the Crimean bridge incident in the usual way - with traditional threats of strikes at least somewhere

This time, they are shouting less about decision-making centres and more about the destruction of all Ukrainian bridges. And this time, they are really melted down, because they still remember the stories about the super-reliable security of this bridge. Beautiful pictures were drawn of combat divers, boats and air defence systems. There were even combat dolphins. But something must have gone wrong with the dolphins, as there were hits for the second time. In short, they are now walking around like they have been spat on.

But these screams are already familiar, and there is little new in the threats. But it's really interesting that the whole story with the bridge has absolutely no resonance with the attacks on Odesa and Mykolaiv. I mean, not at all. That is, now Russian propagandists are trying to present the strikes on Ukrainian ports as if they were "retaliatory strikes". But in reality, this is not the case at all.

“The Russian forces decided to attack Ukrainian ports a month ago. They also started talking about strikes on Ukrainian ports and specifically on grain terminals a long time ago. Solovyov gave the most vivid and outspoken speech on this back on 9 July. Of course, no one in the Russian Federation expected any strikes on the Crimean bridge at that time”

I'll say more, Russian propagandists have already prepared a provocation for July 17 that would allow them to shout about Ukrainian terrorists. The FSB filmed a ridiculous and extremely unconvincing video about "Nazis" who were detained for allegedly planning an assassination attempt on Margarita Simonyan and Ksenia Sobchak. They were going to distribute it on Monday. But the topic went completely sour against the backdrop of more vivid and real events. So much so that it was completely forgotten about on TV.

“And in the Kremlin's mind, the destruction of Ukrainian ports is a way for Russia to get out of the grain deal, but in a way that does not cause a quarrel with Erdogan. To destroy Ukraine's port infrastructure so that there is nowhere to ship agricultural products from. If there are no ports, there will be no dry bulk carriers. No ships - no grain deals. And there will be more hunger and migrants from Africa and Asia, which the Russians are always happy to organise”

Because the Kremlin does not want to extend the grain deals - these deals are very unpopular with the people in the hinterland. And it is very difficult to present them to the people in any other way than as personal corruption of Putin's entourage and, in general, humiliating for Russia to force Russians to peace and life in the civilised world.

In addition, the prospect has emerged that ships with Ukrainian grain may sail without Russia's consent. And then the situation will become even more humiliating for Russia, as it will clearly show how well the world can live if Russians do not control the Black Sea.

Source

About the author. Olga Len, journalist at Espreso

The editors do not always share the opinions expressed by the authors of the blogs.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Tuesday
7 May
21:30
Review
Victorious news of 804th day of war: Ukrainian forces repel Russian motorcycle assault, power engineers create smart grids
21:15
Ukrainian army repels 18 Russian attacks in Avdiivka sector, reports 64 combat clashes
20:55
Exclusive
Next two weeks mark “window of opportunity” for Russian forces as Ukraine awaits weaponry
20:34
Ukraine can use Italian weapons only within its borders - Foreign Minister Tajani
20:16
International experts find no evidence of chemical weapons use in Ukraine
19:55
Exclusive
China is indifferent to outcome of war - diplomat Lytvyn
19:34
Jerry Heil's Banderaciaga sweatshirt irks Poles, they urge not to vote for Ukraine at Eurovision 2024
19:15
Exclusive
Russia cannot prepare covertly even for simulated nuke tests: expert on Russia’s military drills
18:56
Russia should capture Odesa, Kharkiv within month, Kadyrov says after Putin's inauguration
18:35
Belarus decides to inspect tactical nuclear weapons carriers
18:16
OPINION
Putin's inauguration. Some important unpleasant facts
17:55
Exclusive
Crimea bridge may not withstand load after damage, logistics is limited - Ukraine's Navy spokesman
17:34
Ukraine-Turkey Free Trade Agreement ratification: government supports draft law
17:14
Exclusive
Multilevel military operation: Ukrainian colonel on presidential assassination attempt
17:12
St George's ribbon and five-pointed star: iPhone 15 with special Victory Day design goes on sale in Russia
16:55
SBU exposes network of Russian FSB agents preparing assassination of Ukrainian president
16:38
Polish PM Tusk calls on EU countries to create common air defense system
16:16
Exclusive
"Negotiation necessity": Diplomat Samarsky explains why USA acknowledges Putin's legitimacy
15:52
Russia stops using Crimean Bridge to supply weapons - media
15:30
SWIFT analog, LNG and media: What new EU sanctions package against Russia may include?
15:12
Protesters rally with 'Prison, not Kremlin' slogan in The Hague, opposing Putin's 'inauguration'
14:51
Transnistrian conflict should be resolved only peacefully - Moldovan President Sandu
14:30
“Victory” cult: Center for Countering Disinformation explains why Russia holds “immortal regiment” marches worldwide
14:13
Exclusive
Navy reserve captain shares insights on destroying Crimean Bridge
13:50
Polish security services discover listening devices in government meeting room
13:33
Exclusive
Ammunition with US aid is already being delivered to frontline – military expert Zgurets
13:10
Six EU сountries sending representatives to Putin's "inauguration"
12:51
Stephen King says Putin and Zelenskyy “should stop killing people” and fight one-on-one
12:30
Cargo ship en route from Ukraine to Egypt runs aground in Bosporus Strait
12:07
Exclusive
Russian tactical nuclear weapons will not be effective on battlefield - military expert Prytula
11:44
Review
Pentagon contracts SARA for JDAM guided bomb modernization for Ukrainian Armed Forces. Serhiy Zgurets’ column
11:20
Russia destroyed or damaged at least 1,062 Ukraine's cultural monuments during large-scale war
11:00
Scholz supports funding arms for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
10:32
Russia's Tuapse major refinery resumes operations following January drone attack – Reuters
10:09
Updated
Russian army lost 15 tanks, 37 artillery systems and more than 1,100 soldiers per day - Ukraine's General Staff
09:45
Kremlin's nuclear threats: US names 'easiest way to protect Russian troops' from weapons provided to Ukraine
2024, Monday
6 May
21:00
OPINION
Ukraine, Russia, and ceasefire
20:40
F-16s in Ukraine will be perceived as nuclear weapons carriers, Russia says
20:25
Belarus, Guinea-Bissau, and others: Leaders of 8 countries to attend Putin's parade on May 9
20:10
Exclusive
If no common position is reached at Peace Summit, there will be another meeting before talks with Russia - diplomat
More news