Top PSYOPs of the Week (16.03.- 22.03.2026): Dust and Ashes in the Gulf — Who Wins; Belgorod Governor's Hysteria; Dmitriev Appears with... Putin's Confession, RF Demands "Oscar" Annulment

Articles | 22 March, 2026 at 08:24 | 613 | Author: Olena Zelenina, Olexandr Sydorenko (caricature)

Cartoon by Olexandr Sydorenko.

Lukashenko arrives in Washington. At a press conference, he is asked: "Mr. President, what is the main purpose of your visit? Seeking investments or democratic reforms?" Lukashenko, wiping his forehead with a handkerchief: "What reforms! I heard you have Capitol Hill here. I want to see if it’s too overgrown, and maybe we can plant it with our elite potatoes? Anyway, only barren flowers sit there in your Senate!"

Chapter Summaries:

USA/Israel vs. Iran: Analyzes the "expert noise" regarding the strikes on Iran. Two opposite narratives are being pushed simultaneously: one claiming total US victory and another asserting a humiliating US failure. The goal is to create uncertainty and force the audience to choose a side based on emotions rather than facts.

The Intelligence Ultimatum: Discusses Putin's offer to Trump to stop sharing intel with Iran only if the US stops helping Ukraine. This "bargaining chip" backfired, acting as a self-incriminating admission that Russia is currently providing targeting data to US enemies.

Hegseth and the $200 Billion: Debunks the manipulation of Pete Hegseth's quotes. While media framed his words as "cutting off Ukraine," he was actually advocating for a massive $200B reinvestment into the US military-industrial base, which would ultimately benefit allies by increasing production.

The "Armando Mema" Fake: Highlights a ridiculous case of Russian state media repeatedly quoting a "Finnish politician" who turned out to be an Albanian plumber living in Finland with no political background.

Deserter "Gangs" in Ukraine: Exposes a coordinated Z-propaganda campaign claiming that "gangs of AFU deserters" are causing chaos in Ukrainian cities. In reality, this was a cover for Russian-recruited saboteurs caught by the SBU.

Belgorod Governor's Hysteria: Describes Governor Gladkov’s struggle to remain loyal to the Kremlin while his citizens die due to a lack of air defense and internet. He is caught in a political trap, unable to protect his region while supporting the war that caused its ruin.

Attacks on "White Angel": Deconstructs the Russian campaign to discredit Ukrainian evacuation units. By accusing them of "kidnapping children," Russia tries to distract from the ICC arrest warrants issued for Putin regarding the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.

ROC Mimicry in Europe: Reports on the Russian Orthodox Church in Belgium masquerading as the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to recruit refugees and spread influence, funded by oligarch Vadim Novynsky and Russian foreign intelligence.

The "Oscar" Scandal: Details the Kremlin's attempt to annul the Academy Award for the documentary "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin." Russia is using Western legal tools (GDPR and child protection) to try and suppress a film that exposes pro-war indoctrination in Russian schools.