4 February, 11:58
The latest show by Russian propagandists showcases their creativity: they used the same prisoner-actor for two different disinformation campaigns. This time, it’s about Volodymyr Parafilo, who was first shown as a peaceful advocate for Ukrainian soldiers’ surrender, and two weeks later, as a cold-blooded murderer of civilians in Russia’s Kursk region.
📌 Act 1: Propaganda for "Peace"
Two weeks ago, the same Parafilo “confidently” stated in a video by pro-Kremlin channels that he hadn’t killed anyone in the Kursk region and was only following orders in Bakhmut, where he shot a local resident for “disrespecting Russians.” His message? “Guys, surrender, don’t be afraid.”
📌 Act 2: Propaganda of Terror
Now, the same character returns, but in a new role: in a video by the Investigative Committee, he’s depicted as a cold-blooded “terrorist” who allegedly shot civilians in the village of Ruske Porechne “on his commander’s orders.” The background has changed, but the actor remains the same. The directing? Clearly lacking.
📌 Who Benefits?
The Russian authorities are working hard to create a horror drama for their domestic audience. Their fabricated story about “mass murders of civilians” is falling apart, even contradicting the testimonies of the so-called “witnesses.” For example, “relatives of the victims” have publicly stated that no bodies have been found, and each new version of the story seems more and more absurd.
🤡 Conclusion: Propaganda is in desperation, the actors remain the same, and the circus tour continues.
Stay tuned for the next “performances,” because it looks like the Parafilo story is far from over.