Putin Blames Western Meddling for Antisemitic Riot at Dagestan Airport
Putin's Propaganda How He Is Convinced the World that Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts Are Orchestrated by the West
Putin’s plot Making you believe Gaza and Ukraine conflicts are Western wars, and he’s succeeding.
An airport in Dagestan, Russia, became the stage for a disturbing display of antisemitism when a mob targeted Jewish passengers arriving from Tel Aviv1. Instead of attempting to calm tensions in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin took the opportunity to make unevidenced claims that the West was responsible for the unrest2. Putin has long accused the West of sowing chaos and instability, and his latest remarks are just part of his grand plan to portray the Western world as the enemy3.
The Western World Under Attack
To achieve his objectives, Putin is determined to break Western attempts to isolate Russia as a result of the Ukraine invasion4. Enter the Russian disinformation campaign, which seeks to link Western-supplied Ukrainian weapons to the Hamas terrorist attacks that sparked the war in the Middle East5. These tactics, accompanied by Putin’s recent comments, threaten to deepen the divide between the US, Israel, and Europe on one side, and nations in the Middle East and the so-called “Global South” (including Brazil, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and China) on the other6.
According to Clifford Kupchan, chairman of the Eurasia Group, the war in the Middle East could drive a wedge between the West and key swing states in the Global South, making international cooperation on Ukraine even more challenging7. As tension rises, accusations of hypocrisy have been directed at the US due to its unwavering support for Israel’s campaign in Gaza, resulting in thousands of casualties8. This situation plays right into the hands of Putin, who hopes to break out of Russia’s international isolation by leveraging the conflict in the Middle East9.
Putin’s Calculated Move
Putin sees an opportunity to strengthen alliances with Syria and Iran, as well as gain favor with Gulf states whose populations support Palestinian autonomy10. By repeatedly blaming the US for the unrest, he not only challenges existing alliances but also aims to turn the tables on the West, leaving them facing isolation11. Putin’s strategy involves hosting Hamas leaders and openly criticizing Israel’s response to the attacks, even comparing it to the historic siege of Leningrad in World War II12.
In generating anger towards the West over the war in the Middle East, Putin is betting that he can shift the narrative and leave the West, rather than Russia, isolated13. His plan has the potential to deepen the rift between nations and hinder cooperation on pressing issues like Ukraine and enforcing sanctions on Russia14.
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