Russia is constantly trying to show its military power in a propaganda dimension, which was mostly deconstructed in the face of the February aggression against Ukraine. 1 tool is to be further large-scale military manoeuvres, most importantly carried out jointly with abroad partners in the east Military District. Beginning on September 1, Pk. Vostok-2022 will most likely represent the maximum game of appearances. Today, a fierce propaganda conflict is being fought to keep the story of the Russian armed forces as the proverbial “2nd army of the world”, but besides for the image of Russian armaments and equipment.