Recording from the webinar „ Weaponizing the Past: Russia’s use of WWII in its aggression against Ukraine” from the 19 February 2025.
This webinar examines how historical narratives are manipulated to serve political agendas, with a focus on Russia’s use of WWII memory to justify its war against Ukraine. Our speaker, Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos (Mieroszewski Centre for Dialogue), explores key disinformation tactics, the impact of historical propaganda, and strategies for countering these narratives. Learn how educators and the public can challenge disinformation, encourage critical thinking, and navigate memory wars in today’s complex information landscape.
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Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition "Public Diplomacy 2024-2025 - the European dimension and countering disinformation".