In a recent broadcast, public figure Valerii Klochok discussed Russian information provocations, nuclear threats from the Kremlin, and the impact of international sanctions on the course of the war in Ukraine.
One of the main topics was the renewed wave of nuclear threats by Russian propagandists. Klochok noted that such statements are routinely used by the Kremlin to pressure not just Ukraine but also its Western partners. He emphasized that if Russia truly possessed effective strike capabilities, they would have already been used against Ukraine, so these threats currently serve as a mere tool of informational influence.
The expert also highlighted the significant increase in funding for Russian propaganda in 2024. According to Klochok, propaganda is as important a weapon as military force; it is aimed at creating and maintaining ideological mobilization among Russians and at justifying Putin's policies. In his view, the Kremlin's current information strategy targets Russia's internal audience to support the regime and the war effort.
The discussion also covered energy sanctions and the special relationship between certain EU countries, notably Hungary, and Russia. Klochok analyzed prospects for changes in EU energy policy and the possibility of replacing Russian gas with American LNG if sanctions are strengthened. He noted that further developments will largely depend on the position of the US and the policies pursued by Donald Trump.
At the conclusion, Klochok stressed the necessity for Ukraine to reinforce its work in the field of information security and counter-propaganda, since informational warfare has become one of the decisive aspects of the current conflict.
