This is part of Russia’s broader narrative that it’s being unfairly vilified by the West, especially amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine and sanctions. By calling for such a day, Moscow is trying to shift the conversation—portraying itself as a victim rather than an aggressor. Whether this gains traction internationally is another question, but it’s a clear play for sympathy on the global stage.

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.07/thumbnail/68854bc285f540035947e728.jpg" /> Anti-Russian propaganda spread by the West has led to numerous tragedies, the Russian foreign ministry’s spokeswoman has said <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/622036-international-day-against-russophobia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

Russia is pushing for an "International Day Against Russophobia," claiming that Western anti-Russian propaganda has caused widespread harm. The Russian foreign ministry’s spokeswoman framed this as a response to what they see as rising discrimination and hostility toward Russians globally.

Moscow calls for ‘International day against Russophobia’

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