The Memefication of Ukraine-related Discourse

Assessing Believability, Virality, and the Potential for Impact of Pro-Russia and Pro-Ukraine Memes among U.S. Adults

This paper investigates the credibility of Ukraine-related memes among segments of the U.S. adult population. It subsequently dives into the virality of pro-Russia and pro-Ukraine memes to discern their relative likelihood of engagement within the United States. The paper concludes with recommendations regarding preventing negative impact by this oft-inconspicuous form of Russian propaganda.

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