Russian-Ukraine

To assess media transformation, news from Channel One (2013-2023) is analyzed due to its popularity and status as a state-owned broadcaster (Statista Research Department, 2023). Television remains a key source of information in Russia, especially among older generations, and is more influential than newspapers (Levada-Center, 2022). Data is collected and coded into major and minor themes (e.g., "domestic issues" and "corruption"), with shifts in tone, framing, and emphasis over time considered.Values are measured through themes in media discourse and government messaging. The same coding process is applied to explore how media and government policies promote specific values. Official government statements are analyzed to understand how these values are communicated.A comparative analysis is conducted to explore the media's role in the war with Ukraine. Government decisions are compared to media coverage to see how events were framed or omitted. Special focus is given to Ukraine-related themes, such as portrayals of the Ukrainian government and narratives justifying the war (e.g., "neo-Nazi," "terrorist," "NATO expansion threat"). Thematic analysis traces how these narratives evolved to shape values that legitimize the invasion.