How Does the Narrative Go? : Russian Framing of Ukraine between February 2021 and February 2023
Journal: KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
Year: 2025

This thesis explores how the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs frames Ukraine betweenFebruary 2021 – February 2023, focusing on how this reflects Russia’s position and strategicnarrative towards Ukraine. Drawing on framing theory, while also informed by issue framingliterature in Russia and other authoritarian contexts, this thesis examines how the foreignminister characterised Ukraine in official English-language statements. The study adopts alargely inductive approach, employing qualitative