Roadmap of a radiological/nuclear disinformation campaign
Discrediting Opponents
Framing Ukraine, the United States, and the broader “West” as dangerous, destructive, and operating outside of legal or moral bounds
What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?
Note Verbale #2513, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2023)
Right of Reply by the Russian Federation 2 August 2022, NPT Review Conference
Framing Russia as a Responsible International Actor
Framing Russia as a champion of nonproliferation and a guarantor of nuclear energy and security
What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?
Statement by Russia at the 69 Session of the IAEA General th Conference (2025)
Note Verbale #2513, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2023)
Fear Mongering
Stoking fears of a nuclear or radiological catastrophe by referencing historical disasters or alleging plans for radiological or nuclear “provocations”
What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?
Note Verbale #3127, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2022)
Note Verbale #3974, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2022)
Provision of “Evidence”
Providing photos or diagrams as “evidence” of Ukraine’s alleged illegal or reckless actions near/against nuclear power plants
What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?
Note Verbale #3323, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2022)
Note Verbale (unnumbered) submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2025)
Claims of Victimization
Framing Russia as a victim of Western or Ukrainian hatred and aggression, often as a way to justify military action or nuclear policies
What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?
Statement by the Russian Federation at 78th Session of UNGA 1st Committee (2023)
Note Verbale #2513, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2023)
