Revisiting Russia’s narratives on its Syria intervention

The report examines Moscow's narratives for its 2015 intervention in Syria, arguing Russia framed the operation as counterterrorism while primarily supporting the Assad regime; it documents disinformation campaigns denying chemical attacks (notably Douma), attempts to discredit humanitarian groups like the White Helmets, and efforts to portray Russia as defending sovereignty while downplaying or obscuring documented attacks on civilians and infrastructure.