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ISW: Kremlin uses Gagauzia, Transnistria to derail Moldova’s EU bid
ISW says the Kremlin's increased focus on Moldova's Gagauzia and Transnistria pro-Russian regions aims to use them in information and hybrid operations to disrupt Moldova's EU accession process.
Putin falsely claims Belgium exists largely “thanks to Russia”
Russian President Putin falsely claims Belgium owes its statehood to Russia, continuing his pattern of distorting history to emphasize Russia's importance in world events.
From Soviet flags to TikTok stars: How Russia poisons Italy across generations
Nearly 30 years after the Soviet collapse, its symbols and distorted history mysteriously resurface in Italy - from textbooks to protests - as Russian propaganda and Kremlin-sponsored influencers sway Italian youth on social media.
“Old Guard” stands with Putin’s propaganda in France
High-profile former French presidents, prime ministers and intelligence chiefs vocally back Kremlin talking points on Ukraine.
Russia’s propaganda war: How Putin bought Germany
A new report exposes over 130 Russian influence agents active in Germany, even after the Ukraine invasion. Despite Berlin's support for Kyiv, the Kremlin exploits long standing economic ties to manipulate German politics and public opinion.
UK intel: Russia depicts its war in Ukraine as conflict with West, shifting rhetoric to excuse its failures
Framing the failing Ukraine invasion as a war with the collective West, Russia aims to prepare the domestic population for extended military losses and declines in economic conditions, per UK intelligence.
Polish farmer protesting Ukraine imports faces charges over pro-Putin banner
A Polish farmer showcased a banner reading "Putin, bring order to Ukraine, Brussels, and our rulers" during farmers' protests against Ukrainian exports to Poland, facing charges of promoting totalitarianism and inciting hatred.
France exposes Russian propaganda network undermining Ukraine support
French agency Viginum uncovers network of propaganda websites spreading Russian lies about its invasion of Ukraine, aiming to weaken international support for Ukraine.
West needs to catch up with Ukraine on fighting Russian disinformation
After a decade of battling Kremlin disinformation, Ukraine forged effective tools that lagging Western nations now need to adopt
European Commission: Putin only repeated old propaganda lies in interview with Carlson
European Commission spokesperson dismissed Russian President Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson, stating that Putin only reiterated old falsehoods about Ukraine and the West.
ISW: Russia intensifies rhetoric of Ukraine partitioning likely trying to normalize it in West
Russia is using unrelated topics to promote the hypothetical partition of Ukraine, seeking to normalize this narrative in Western discussions, per ISW.
Lysychansk “bakery” strike: how Russian propaganda duped Western media
In a casebook study of war propaganda, a Ukrainian strike on a Lysychansk restaurant hosting Russian occupiers was falsely portrayed by Kremlin outlets as an attack on a civilian bakery, fooling major Western publications.
Spiegel: Russia behind massive disinformation campaign to undermine support for Ukraine in Germany
The German Foreign Ministry has uncovered a large-scale and systematic disinformation campaign, orchestrated by Russia, that aims to sow discord and distrust among Germans.
Whitewashing Putin: how one reporter muddies Austrian views on Ukraine
When an ORF segment aired Russian disinformation about Ukraine, it spotlighted the pro-Moscow bias of its veteran correspondent Christian Wehrschütz.
Moldova accuses Russian troops in Transnistria of violations
Moldova accuses Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria of improperly operating drones and weapons during exercises, prompting a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign claiming Moldova intends Transnistria's forced reintegration, ISW says. Moldova sees the Russian military presence in its territory illegal
ISW: Russia conducting information campaign to misrepresent NATO’s Steadfast Defender 2024 exercises
As NATO commences its Steadfast Defender 2024 exercises, Russia has launched an information campaign portraying NATO's actions as provocative to deflect attention from its own aggression.
Russian ex-president Medvedev confirms Russia seeks to destroy Ukrainian state, remains intransigent
In line with Russian propaganda's genocidal rhetoric, Russia's ex-president Medvedev declares Ukraine's existence causes endless conflict with Russia, claiming that Ukrainians will ostensibly accept subjugation to Russia to save their lives.
Russian TV host who urged drowning Ukrainian kids now possibly poisoned
In October 2022, Anton Krasovsky, then the director of programming at the Russian state television channel RT, sparked outrage when he called for the genocide of Ukrainians and the killing of Ukrainian children.
Russia’s soft power empire pivots to Global South
Faced with mounting obstacles across Europe, Russia's soft power juggernaut churns into high gear in Africa, Latin America, and India
Ukraine: Disinfo campaign planned in Western media targeting Ukrainian leadership
Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation has issued a warning about an upcoming disinformation campaign by foreign media. Western journalists with prior Russian experience are suspected of planning to spread false information about Ukraine's leadership to divide society.