Kathrine Frich
RIA Novosti is one of Russia’s most powerful media institutions.
RIA Novosti is one of Russia’s most powerful media institutions.
Russian State Media Publishes Chilling Call for Mass Violence
A new article published by state-run outlet RIA Novosti has stunned international observers.
Titled “There is no other option: no one should be left alive in Ukraine”, the piece openly promotes violence against Ukrainians.
The language is an escalation in Russia’s official propaganda, pushing rhetoric that some analysts describe as genocidal.
Ukrainians Described as “Lab Rats”
In the article, columnist Kirill Strelnikov refers to Ukrainian soldiers as “lab rats” and mocks their resistance efforts.
He strips them of humanity, even making a grotesque joke about “the uselessness of lace underwear for the dead.”
Propaganda Claims Ukrainians “Ready to Die”
The writer insists that Ukrainians are “content with their fate” and “ready to die” for what he calls, sarcastically, “the best army in the world.”
In reality, millions of Ukrainians are defending their homes from a brutal, unprovoked war.
Western Analysts Mocked and Dismissed
Strelnikov ridicules Western military experts who have acknowledged Ukraine’s progress on the battlefield.
Institutions like the Atlantic Council and the Center for Strategic and International Studies are named and dismissed, along with generals from the UK and US.
A Grim Reminder of Kremlin’s Genocidal Language
Kremlin-linked media and officials have increasingly used rhetoric that undermines Ukraine’s right to exist as a sovereign nation.
Experts warn that such language echoes historical calls for ethnic violence and must not be ignored.
Russian Media: Mouthpiece for State Violence
RIA Novosti is one of Russia’s most powerful media institutions.
It often spreads misinformation and has supported the war from the start.
This article shows how far state-run outlets are willing to go in pushing harmful narratives, often blurring the line between journalism and incitement.
Who Is Kirill Strelnikov?
Strelnikov is not an outsider.
He co-founded the nationalist site Politrussia and regularly contributes to pro-Kremlin platforms.
His writings have often included disinformation, with many claims later debunked by international watchdogs.
His influence inside Russia remains significant despite his extreme views.
