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In recent discussions, particularly an interview featuring Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the propaganda narrative surrounding the conflict has become clearer. Lavrov evoked Soviet-era rhetoric, reiterating claims that Russia acts peacefully and that they would not have initiated hostilities had Ukraine and the West complied with earlier agreements. Such assertions are part of a broader strategy to distort the reality of the situation, presenting Russia as a victim in a “hybrid war” rather than an aggressor.