Tina Burrett is Professor of Political Science at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

"Tracing the evolution of Russia state-aligned media assessments of some key foreign policy relations provides a window into how perceptions are shaped by multidirectional influences, from both the state and society. Through the comparative analysis of the evolving portrayal of Britain, Ukraine, China and Japan, the author adroitly and perceptively allows us to see how state-directed media framing reflects real-life foreign policy options. Even in a highly controlled media environment, public opinion matters."Richard Sakwa, University of Kent

• Introduction 1. Putin, Propaganda and the Russian Media 2000–2024 2. Britain in Russia’s Media 3. Ukraine in Russia’s Media 4. China in Russia’s Media 5. Japan in Russia’s Media 6. Conclusion

Tina Burrett is Professor of Political Science at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

"Tracing the evolution of Russia state-aligned media assessments of some key foreign policy relations provides a window into how perceptions are shaped by multidirectional influences, from both the state and society. Through the comparative analysis of the evolving portrayal of Britain, Ukraine, China and Japan, the author adroitly and perceptively allows us to see how state-directed media framing reflects real-life foreign policy options. Even in a highly controlled media environment, public opinion matters."Richard Sakwa, University of Kent

• Introduction 1. Putin, Propaganda and the Russian Media 2000–2024 2. Britain in Russia’s Media 3. Ukraine in Russia’s Media 4. China in Russia’s Media 5. Japan in Russia’s Media 6. Conclusion