Disclosure Russians are spreading information about the computer game Otrad 22: ZOV based on the war in Ukraine
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports that Russian programmers are developing the game together with the Russian Defense Ministry. The game's creators claim that they will add ‘educational elements’ by modeling the game on military campaigns in Ukraine.
‘The authors promise realistic tactics and varied missions, in particular, defensive operations in various landscapes, depending on the skills of the vault fighters in constructing and fortifying their positions’.
And before the game's creators began creating the product itself, as the propaganda media says, they consulted with ‘invasion participants’ in Ukraine.
Propaganda happens everywhere and analyzes what content we consume. Even in a reasonable tone, Russia is able to fill the mind with its agenda. After all, at first glance, something absurd or funny helps the aggressor country to distract attention, reducing vigilance. This generally reduces resistance to Russian propaganda. Accordingly, in this way, through video games, people can, without suspecting it, absorb what Russia spreads on television, on anonymous Telegram channels and on other platforms.
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