Thread by @thevtalks

Extreme movements in the West are backed by totalitarian actors—RU et al.
These actors support fringe groups to destabilize the Western societies from within. Russia’s main strategy is to present itself as THE alternative to the “decadent” West. I’ll briefly explain.
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Russia is carrying out disinfo campaigns targeting sensitive topics: immigration, race relations, LGBTQ+ rights in Western societies. Since these issues are central to liberal movements, they become prime targets for RU’s efforts to sow division and discord.
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In this sense, the easiest way to attack the West is to infiltrate movements marching for these issues. Russian entities are suspected of supporting extreme liberal groups, promoting their messages and/or providing material support to enhance their impact and visibility.
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By crafting narratives that support extreme liberal positions to push these groups towards more radical stances, Russia & co aim to alienate moderate allies and the broader public. As a result, people in the West are fed up with “liberal extremism.”
What’s the “alternative?”
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Well. “The only alternative to radical liberalism is Russia (or even 🇨🇳)”, which positions itself as a “defender of traditional values,” contrasting itself with what it depicts as the moral and cultural decline of the West. Obviously, this is just part of Russia’s propaganda.
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Russia regularly highlights issues like political divisiveness, inequality, and social unrest in Western countries to diminish the appeal of Western governance models…and further its totalitarian agenda.
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While I believe that none of us really supports extreme movements, we should think twice before shouting slogans that are part of Russia’s anti-West agenda (“the decadent West” etc.)
The alternative to extremism is NOT Russia & its allies. Russia is the CAUSE of extremism.
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And PS: I DIDN’T POST THIS TO GET REPLIES SUCH AS “WOW THE DECADENT EUROPE.”
If you’re into such slogans, you might be (inadvertently) rooting for Russia, i’m just sayin.

PPS: please don't overlook Russia's influence on the far-left either.

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‼️Also, please read this very informative thread written by @_ipsumlorem