Russian propaganda is preparing the public for a ten-year war
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) recently reported on a disturbing development in Russian media narratives regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Rhetoric suggests that the war may continue for another decade with the ultimate goal of destroying the Ukrainian state by 2034. Medvedev's bold statements Dmytro Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, has been at the forefront of this narrative. In a recent statement, he suggested that Ukraine may not exist as a state by 2034. He connected this with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's remark that Ukraine could join the alliance within the next decade. Medvedev interpreted this as an unlikely scenario, hinting that significant geopolitical changes could occur by then, including the breakup of Ukraine. Media amplification Russian state media quickly amplified Medvedev's claims, with headlines proclaiming the alleged end of Ukraine by 2034. These propaganda efforts appear to be aimed at shaping