Top-PSYOPS of the Week (02.02. – 08.02. 2025): Political Games on the Ashes. How "war adepts" evaporated Pu and are substituting meanings for useful idiots…

Articles | 08 February, 2026 at 22:33 | 819 | Author: Olena Zelenina, Oleksandr Sydorenko (Caricature)

Caricature by Oleksandr Sydorenko.

Putin and Zelenskyy once met to discuss the terms of surrender. Putin, coughing slightly: " Let’s be honest. My terms are: demilitarization, denazification, plus Crimea and Donbas as a bonus." Zelenskyy looked at him closely: — "I only have one counter-condition." — "And what is it?" — the other squinted. — "That you star in my new series." — "As who?" — "As Napoleon! But not the one from the history books, but the one who’s been waiting for your instructions in our ward number six for four years now…"

Has anyone among you heard of the Gerasimov Doctrine? Not Gerasim from "Mumu," but the Chief of the Russian General Staff?

The core idea of this doctrine is that in the 21st century, the lines between the states of war and peace are being blurred. Wars are no longer declared; they begin and are conducted according to a non-linear scenario.

Executive Summary

1. The Gerasimov Doctrine in Action

The report highlights the ongoing application of the Gerasimov Doctrine, where the line between war and peace is blurred. With a non-military to military ratio of 4:1, the Kremlin prioritizes:

· Information Warfare: Manipulating public opinion to destabilize Ukraine from within.

· Reflexive Control: Forcing the opponent to make decisions based on their own morals but in the aggressor's interest.

2. The "Appeasement" Narrative and Internal Actors

A dangerous trend is identified among certain influencers and professionals. Key manipulation tactics include:

· Erasure of the Aggressor: Recent narratives "evaporate" Putin and the Russian army from the equation, framing the war as a "business project of the Ukrainian leadership."

· Labeling "War Adepts": Supporters of national defense are branded as "war fanatics" to marginalize them and demoralize the rear.

3. Psychological Siege: "The Deadlock Myth"

The public is being bombarded with demoralizing tropes:

· The "Deadlock" Claim: Debunked by highlighting Ukraine's strategic success in the Black Sea and technological emergence.

· Victim Blaming: Rhetoric suggesting that Ukrainians are responsible for their own suffering because they refuse to capitulate.

4. Technological Threats

The report cites The Turing Reel study, noting that over 90% of people fail to distinguish between real video and AI-generated content (Deepfakes).

Conclusion

The activity of these internal groups serves the enemy's goal of internal chaos. True peace negotiations are hindered when domestic actors ignore the aggressor's stated goals of total subjugation.