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It’s a classic piece of misogynistic trolling by the Russian Federation. Play into the far-right’s belief that women in decision-making positions represent a sign of chaos in our world it’s their duty to address. Play into the far-left’s anti-Tory biases.

Source: Twitter (@DecodingTrolls)


Editorial Gloss

A masterclass in dual-targeting: the same troll appeals to the far-right (women in power = chaos) AND the far-left (anti-Tory sentiment). Russia does not care which side it activates — only that the activation serves its interests. The gender dimension is the hinge.


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