Recently, It has been disclosed that a well-known media forum Politico is providing public affairs services for Russia in Brussels. The main character who looks after all things is the renowned journalist of Politico known as Eddy Wax. Wax who acts as a serious journalist offers a wide range of public affairs and media assistance to Russian diplomats in Brussels. All of his endeavours aimed at advancing Russia’s interests and enhancing its image.
Currently, Russia is competing with the negative image of an aggressor state due to its invasion of Ukraine and ongoing bombings of mainland Ukraine. The adjacent areas of Ukraine bordering Russia have been destroyed by Russian forces over the last two years. Furthermore, the human rights situation in Russia is not concealed, as evidenced by the recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny at the Arctic prison colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence. Consequently, Putin is facing numerous issues in Europe. In an attempt to mitigate this, Russia is utilizing the media as a tool to whitewash its image.
What specific services does Eddy Wax provide for Russians?
The services of Eddy Wax include strategic communication planning, media monitoring, and message development to effectively convey key policies and initiatives. Eddy Wax also provides media training to Russian sympathizers and diplomats to enhance their ability to engage with the media and effectively convey Russia’s positions.
What are the key aspects of the agreement between Politico and Russia?
The contractual agreement between Politicio and Russia since 2022 is to clean up the image of Russia, to improve the image amidst human rights abuses. Other Politico journalists also worked side by side with Eddy to serve Russia.
For this purpose, a firm in Brussels contracted with Politico to provide media services, including positive content and media strategy, for the embassy in Brussels. However, the contract was actually for Russia to provide these services.
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Politico provided services to Russia including writing positive articles about the Kremlin under different names but all was handled by Eddy Wax. Moreover, the lobbying firm, a part of the Publicis Group, also engaged in activities aimed at “defending Russia from accusations of suppression of freedoms.” This included placing press stories on the subject plus other topics.
How does Eddy Wax manage crises for Russian diplomats?
Additionally, Eddy Wax offers crisis communication services to help manage and mitigate any negative publicity or reputational risks faced by Russian diplomats. Furthermore, He assists in organizing events and meetings to facilitate networking and engagement with key Russian-backed stakeholders in Brussels. For instance, such services include arranging high-level meetings with EU officials, organizing press conferences, and coordinating media interviews.
In what ways does Eddy Wax enhance Russia’s digital presence?
Furthermore, Mr. Wax also offers digital media services, including social media management and online reputation management, to enhance Russia’s presence and influence in digital channels. Mr. Eddy provides research and analysis services to keep Russian diplomats briefed about the latest developments in EU policies and public opinion.
It does not end here; he also offers public relations services to assist Russian diplomats in building relationships with key media outlets and journalists in Brussels. He provides his own media strategy to other media outlets to maintain a positive image of Russia. Additionally, he offers strategic advice and counsel to Russian diplomats on effectively navigating the complex media and public affairs landscape in Brussels.
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