Labour Party leader warns Norway not to underestimate Putin's propaganda tactics
Labour deputy leader Tonje Brenna cautioned against naïveté toward Vladimir Putin's disinformation campaign and stressed that continued Norwegian aid to Ukraine is vital for national security.
Tonje Brenna, parliamentary leader and deputy leader of the Labour Party, warned that Norway must not be naïve in dealing with Vladimir Putin's propaganda machine, which she says spares no means to achieve its goals. She explained that Russia aims to create war fatigue and undermine public willingness to back Ukraine by tying domestic issues to the aid effort. Brenna pointed to Russian operations that amplified existing societal tensions, referencing the 2023 Quran-burning episode in Sweden as a case in point.
She reaffirmed Norway's commitment to continue substantial military and civilian support for Ukraine, framing it as essential for Norway's own security and for upholding a rules-based international order. While acknowledging corruption concerns in Ukraine, she stressed that Norwegian aid is closely monitored and that anti-corruption measures are showing results. Finally, Brenna urged citizens to critically assess information on social media to resist disinformation.
Why it matters
Norway's stance on Ukraine affects its security and counters Russian misinformation in Europe.
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