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In direct relation to the Ukraine crisis, the world is confronted with an existential problem that threatens our human existence, especially with the possibility of an all-out nuclear war. Moreover, mainstream media only show one side of the story and take sides in the conflict. The purpose of this research was to show the contending narratives about the Ukraine crisis and its impact on the rest of the world, depict, and provide the recommendations for conflict transformation and peacebuilding. The literature used consisted of materials not only from mainstream media, but also seldom heard or read alternative media and social media from which divergent and at times contending views were explored. The research methodology used in this article was the qualitative case study research design, focusing on the “special military operation” in Ukraine. Narrative analysis was employed to present the different perspectives, namely those of Ukraine, NATO, and Russia. The findings yielded results that critically portrayed different perspectives, critically identifying and exposing post-truth fake news, and offering recommendations. This paper recommended raising critical consciousness that leads to action that advances positive policy alternatives and social transformation for durable justice and peace in Ukraine in particular and its impact to the rest on the world. |
