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Influence Tactics Analysis Results

52
Influence Tactics Score
out of 100
62% confidence
High manipulation indicators. Consider verifying claims.
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Analyzed Content
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Atla Gold on X

We now see that it is Ukraine that is closer to Nazi and IDF, killing is prioritized over becoming prisoner. While Russia never does this.

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Analysis Factors

Confidence
False Dilemmas 2/5
Hints at binary moral choice but does not strictly limit to two extreme options.
Us vs. Them Dynamic 4/5
'Ukraine that is closer to Nazi... While Russia never does this' sharply divides into evil Ukraine vs. moral Russia.
Simplistic Narratives 4/5
Frames Ukraine as purely Nazi-like killers vs. innocent Russia in black-and-white terms, ignoring nuances.
Timing Coincidence 2/5
Minor correlation with January 29 body exchanges highlighting casualties [web:40], but no strong tie to major events like US concession pushes [web:10] or historical disinformation spikes; appears organic amid ongoing war.
Historical Parallels 5/5
Direct copy of Russian playbook labeling Ukraine 'neo-Nazi' since 2022 to legitimize war, as documented in NYT and RAND analyses [web:0][web:2][web:3].
Financial/Political Gain 4/5
Benefits Russian political interests by echoing state 'denazification' propaganda to justify invasion [web:0][web:4], promoted via Kremlin-funded outlets without neutral journalism.
Bandwagon Effect 1/5
No claims of widespread agreement or 'everyone knows'; isolated assertion without social proof.
Rapid Behavior Shifts 1/5
Presents view without urgency or pressure for opinion change; no signs of astroturfing or trends in January 2026 searches [web:60].
Phrase Repetition 4/5
Matches uniform pro-Kremlin framing of 'Ukraine Nazis' across state media [web:20][web:53], amplified during prisoner exchanges, indicating coordinated narrative.
Logical Fallacies 4/5
False equivalence of Ukraine to 'Nazi and IDF'; absolute 'Russia never does this' despite evidence otherwise.
Authority Overload 1/5
No citations of experts, officials, or sources; bare unsubstantiated claims.
Cherry-Picked Data 3/5
Selects unverified Ukraine 'killing prioritized' claim while ignoring Russia's higher reported losses and abuses.
Framing Techniques 4/5
Biased terms like 'closer to Nazi,' 'killing is prioritized,' and 'Russia never does this' load language to vilify Ukraine and exonerate Russia.
Suppression of Dissent 1/5
No labeling or dismissal of critics or counterviews.
Context Omission 5/5
Omits Russia's documented POW executions [web:41][web:48] and mutual abuses [web:44], focusing only on Ukraine.
Novelty Overuse 3/5
'We now see' implies a shocking revelation about Ukraine's alleged Nazi-like behavior, overstating novelty on a longstanding claim.
Emotional Repetition 1/5
No repeated emotional triggers or phrases; single instance of Nazi comparison without reinforcement.
Manufactured Outrage 4/5
Outrage over Ukraine 'closer to Nazi and IDF, killing is prioritized over becoming prisoner' lacks evidence, fabricating moral horror disconnected from balanced facts on POW abuses by both sides.
Urgent Action Demands 1/5
No demands for immediate action, protests, or shares; the statement merely asserts a view without pressuring response.
Emotional Triggers 5/5
Phrases like 'Ukraine that is closer to Nazi' invoke deep-seated fear and outrage associated with Nazism, manipulating emotions to demonize Ukraine.

Identified Techniques

Doubt Causal Oversimplification Name Calling, Labeling Flag-Waving Bandwagon

What to Watch For

Notice the emotional language used - what concrete facts support these claims?
Consider why this is being shared now. What events might it be trying to influence?
This messaging appears coordinated. Look for independent sources with different framing.
This content frames an 'us vs. them' narrative. Consider perspectives from 'the other side'.
Key context may be missing. What questions does this content NOT answer?

This content shows moderate manipulation indicators. Cross-reference with independent sources.

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