Title: A guide to Russian propaganda. Part 5: Reflexive ControlEuromaidan Press | News and views from Ukraine
Headings: A guide to Russian propaganda. Part 5: Reflexive Control
A guide to Russian propaganda. Part 5: Reflexive Control
Examples of Reflexive control used in Russia’s war against Ukraine
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Content: Deterrence, by creating the perception of insurmountable superiority; Provocation, by forcing him into taking action advantageous to your side; Suggestion, by offering information that affects the enemy legally, morally, ideologically, or in other areas; Pressure, by offering information that discredits the government in the eyes of its population. Examples of Reflexive control used in Russia’s war against Ukraine
The Kremlin’s operation of occupying Crimea in February-March 2014 was very rapid and smooth. Apart from the undoubted benefit of having a considerable military presence in Crimea, information operations played an important role. The local population was conditioned to fear the Euromaidan revolution in Kyiv and the occupying troops were unmarked – an act of deception. The latter impacted the locals because it was unclear who was the enemy that needed to be resisted, and western officials and Kyiv were prevented from making the proper reaction. Additionally, the military buildup on Ukraine’s eastern border obfuscated Russia’s real intentions – distraction; thus, Ukraine’s will was paralyzed and it decided not to transfer troops to Crimea, as it appeared there was a real possibility of an invasion on the eastern front.