Yulia Paievska was already well known in Ukraine when she was captured, but the trauma she describes has made her a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.
Tag: Propaganda
As Russia Looms, a Ukrainian City’s Loyalties Divide
Most residents have fled the eastern city of Sloviansk before an expected Russian assault. About half of the 23,000 remaining are eager to welcome the invaders.
North Korea Suggests ‘Alien Things’ From the South Brought Covid
Airborne propaganda leaflets sent by activists across the border have long angered the regime, which pointed to them as the likely culprit in the country’s recent outbreak.
Russians Breached This City, Not With Troops, but Propaganda
As they batter towns and cities in Ukraine with artillery, the Russians are also bombarding them with messaging aimed at eroding Ukrainians’ trust in their military and their government.
North of Kyiv, the Russians Retreated. But the War Never Left.
In the Ukrainian villages near the Russian border, shells still explode and checkpoints and trenches dot the landscape. And wary civilians live in fear the enemy will return.
Chinese Pilots Sent a Message. American Allies Said They Went Too Far.
Australia and Canada said Chinese jets harassed their military planes, though Beijing says it was defending its security. A mishap over Pacific waters could have ominous repercussions.
Kansas Woman Who Joined ISIS Left a ‘Trail of Betrayal’
Allison Fluke-Ekren, a Muslim convert from Kansas, rose through the ranks of the Islamic State in Syria, where she provided military training to women and girls, including her daughter.
China Spins U.N. Human Rights Chief’s Visit as Propaganda
Michelle Bachelet’s tour includes Xinjiang, where China has been accused of genocide. The terms of her visit are unclear, and critics say Beijing is using her for propaganda.
In Victory Day Speech, Putin Told Russians What He Wanted Them to Hear
The Russian president, in a much-anticipated speech on his country’s most important holiday, did not proclaim an escalation of the fight in Ukraine.
Why the Battle for Mariupol Is Important for Putin
A victory in the predominantly Russian-speaking city could give a veneer of credibility to the Russian leader’s false claims of ridding Ukraine of “Nazis.”