ISW: Russia keeps denying Ukraine government legitimacy
Following a brief pause after the February 12 call with Trump, Russia has renewed its claims of Ukrainian illegitimacy and is pushing for regime change and disarmament.
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More F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine, Zelenskyy confirms
Ukraine's Air Force received an unspecified number of additional F-16s, with Zelenskyy refuting Russian propaganda claims that any aircraft had been shot down in Sumy Oblast.
Russia spreads fake videos to sway German elections toward pro-Russian AfD
Spiegel says the videos claim postal vote ballots exclude AfD before Germany's federal election.
If martial law is suspended for elections, Ukraine will lose its army, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine would be legally required to drastically reduce its wartime-sized army. Moreover, millions - most refugees abroad, soldiers, and those in occupied territories - would be unable to vote.
Musk spreads fake news about alleged USAID funding celebrity visits to Ukraine
Ukraine's anti-disinformation agency identifies Russian-origin fake news spread by Elon Musk on X platform.
ISW: Russian economy shows distress signs despite Kremlin’s strong-year-for-economy claims
As the war against Ukraine strains Russia’s economy, the Kremlin launches a campaign to project false stability despite mounting fiscal challenges.
Moldovan intelligence report reveals pervasive Russian interference tactics
The operation, orchestrated by Russian intelligence and coordinated by Moldovan businessman Ilan Șor, employs various tactics to undermine Moldova's sovereignty and influence voter behavior.
EU targets Russian intelligence with first-ever disinformation sanctions
The new measures against Russian disinformation represent a significant shift in how the European bloc confronts modern security threats that extend beyond traditional warfare.
UK sanctions Russian disinfo agencies for efforts to undermine Ukraine and Western support
UK imposed sanctions on three Russian agencies and their leaders for running disinformation campaigns and fake news networks targeting Ukraine.
US offers $ 10 million reward for info about Russian Rybar media, interfering in US elections
The Kremlin-linked Rybar media group established a "TEXASvsUSA" channel on X, aiming to exploit tensions around undocumented immigration at the Texas border and “promote social division” ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.
Operation “Doppelganger”: what the FBI knows about Russia’s latest fake news assault on Ukraine
Fake Fox News and Washington Post, crypto, AI, and 2,800 influencers to cause "nuclear psychosis": meet Russia's fresh strategy to undermine support for Ukraine
Russia conducts large-scale psychological warfare in Europe, FBI dossier reveals
The FBI-obtained documents reveal Russia's extensive disinformation campaign aimed at winning over Europeans' hearts and minds, which entails manipulating UK, Italian, French and German officials, influencers and journalists.
ISW: Russia attempts to deflect responsibility for the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital strike
The Institute for the Study of War reports that available evidence contradicts Russian claims attempting to deflect responsibility for the attack on a Kyiv children's hospital.
Poland launches a multi-nation initiative to combat Russian propaganda
The newly-established Ukraine Communications Group, which began its operations in Warsaw on 10 June , comprises a robust partnership of 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations, all committed to countering Russian propaganda.
Debunked: the top corruption myths Russia pushes to discredit Ukraine
From claims that Ukraine resells Western weapons to assertions that elites profit at the expense of soldiers, a new report breaks down the most pervasive false corruption narratives spread by Russia.
ISW: Russia seeks to incite protests among Ukrainian POWs’ relatives
Russian actors are encouraging relatives of Ukrainian POWs to protest, claiming that the Ukrainian leadership is blocking their return.
France accuses Russia of fake news campaign after debunked mercenary strike
France's defense minister has slammed what he called Russian fake news aimed at discrediting French nationals fighting alongside Ukraine.
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.
Massive Russian disinfo campaign targeted former Ukraine’s Defense Minister on TikTok
A joint DFRLab and BBC Verify investigation has exposed a Russian disinformation operation on TikTok that used about 12,800 accounts to falsely accuse Oleksii Reznikov, former Defense Minister of Ukraine, of corruption.
Ukraine’s Intel: Russia plans to accuse Ukraine of selling Western weapons to Hamas
Russia intends to launch a disinformation campaign to stop Western military aid to Ukraine.