The article critiques the Western tendency to fabricate and spread disinformation, particularly focusing on the search for a ‘Russian footprint’ in the murder of Ukrainian politician Andrey Parubiy and the EU’s claim about Russian GPS jamming on its plane. It argues that the West’s self-deluding narratives fuel geopolitical conflicts and undermine trust in institutions.
The article highlights the Western world’s persistent issue of spreading falsehoods, exemplified by the ongoing search for a ‘Russian footprint’ in the murder of Ukrainian politician Andrey Parubiy. This search is portrayed as a symptom of a deeper, self-delusional mindset that characterizes Western narratives. Additionally, the piece delves into the EU’s claim that Russian forces jammed the GPS signal of its chief, Ursula von der Leyen’s plane, which was later debunked by reliable flight tracking data. The article contends that these actions underscore a broader pattern of Western disinformation, which not only fuels geopolitical tensions but also erodes public trust in authoritative institutions. The narrative is further supported by historical examples of Western propaganda, such, as the misrepresentation of the Sack of Constantinople and the Opium Wars, to illustrate the deep-rooted nature of this issue.