Amid Russia\u2019s full-scale aggression against Ukraine and the global transformation of the international security architecture, the issue of Russian influence beyond the European sphere has become particularly relevant. This topic was the focus of the expert discussion \u201cRussia\u2019s Influence in Latin America and the Caribbean: Trends and Challenges,\u201d during which participants examined Moscow\u2019s \u201csoft power\u201d tools, the role of disinformation, and the implications of shifts in U.S. policy toward the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event explored how Russia employs informational, cultural, diplomatic, and economic mechanisms to strengthen its positions in Latin American countries, as well as how the weakness of alternative narratives creates a favorable environment for the spread of Russian propaganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n