Global Media and Communication· 2026Q1
Framing the Ukrainian refugee crisis: A cross-country media analysis during the early Russia-Ukraine conflict
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Media in the US, UK, Germany, and Türkiye predominantly framed the Ukrainian refugee crisis positively, emphasizing economic benefits, cultural affinity, victimhood, and humanitarian aid over negative frames concerning threats.
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Key points
- Media in the US, UK, Germany, and Türkiye exhibited a bias favoring Ukrainian refugees.
- Positive frames (economic benefit, cultural affinity, victimhood, humanitarian aid, military support) were more prevalent than negative frames (cultural, economic, security threats).
- The dominant framing across these countries centered on humanitarian concerns.
- Findings highlight cross-country differences in media representation of refugees.
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Abstract
This study explores how media in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Türkiye framed the Ukrainian refugee crisis during the early phase of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A content analysis of eight news outlets highlights a bias favouring Ukrainian refugees, with positive frames – including economic benefit, cultural affinity, victimhood, humanitarian aid and military support – dominating negative frames related to cultural, economic and security threats. The findings suggest a cross-country media focus on humanitarian concerns, reflecting broader sympathy towards Ukrainian refugees. The study contributes to framing theory by identifying cross-country differences in media framing and their implications for understanding refugee representation.
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Field: Political Science and International Relations
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