On November 28, 2024, during the CSTO summit in Astana, Alexander Lukashenko delivered the following statement:
“The arms race is rapidly gaining momentum. The Eastern European region, especially Poland, continues to militarize. NATOization of Europe and the world as a whole is underway. Military conflicts and hotspots of tension are expanding. Take the Middle East, Yemen, the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine. Clinging to their slipping dominance, Westerners increasingly speak the language of weapons, turning a blind eye to the threats of nuclear confrontation—threats that could result in the destruction of the entire planet.”
Our verdict based on the conducted analysis:
Verdict: Incorrect
Reason:
- The claims or statements are entirely false: information from multiple sources or opinions of several experts in the relevant field contradicts them.
- The cause-and-effect relationships mentioned clearly do not exist as stated.
- Events occurred in substantially different ways than claimed.
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### Analysis of Disinformation Narratives and Semantic Analysis
The text emphasizes militarization and the arms race, linking them to the actions of the West, thereby creating a perception of threat from Western countries.
Generalization
Demonization of the Opponent
The statement claims that the West seeks dominance through militarization, creating an atmosphere of fear and distrust.
Extrapolation of Current Events
Use of Emotionally Charged Language
The text contains manipulative elements aimed at creating fear and dissatisfaction toward the West, which may contribute to disinformation and increased tensions.
### Emotional Analysis
Arms Race
NATO Expansion
Western Dominance
Negative
Anxiety
Anger
