Fake: Ukrainian Military Fire on OSCE Monitors in the Donbas
Following the latest escalation in fighting in eastern Ukraine in which nine Ukrainian soldiers were killed, Russian media have been disseminating fakes claiming that...
StopFakeNews #141 with Peter Dickinson
The latest edition of StopFake News with Peter Dickinson. This week we show how Russia reacted to the recent EU Ukraine summit, debunk a...
Advanced Guide on Verifying Video Content
By Aric Toler, BellingcatOne of the most common issues for researchers and journalists is verifying user-generated video content, most often found on social networks...
The Nazi-obsession of pro-Kremlin propagandists
By East Stratcom
We rarely see such a swift and aggressive reaction to a single video. But the Russian communication outburst to a recent eight-minute...
Crimean residents, Russians increasingly hostile and at odds, political scientist says
By Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia
Even Crimean residents who initially welcomed the Russian Anschluss are now disappointed with the occupation and angry at Russians...
To keep himself in power, Putin has created an off-putting ‘State of Fools,’ Yakovenko...
By Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia
“By his planned cleansing of the political field of Russia” of anyone who might challenge him, Vladimir Putin has...
Russian lawmakers adopt final drafts of legislation cracking down on Internet anonymity
By Meduza
Russia’s State Duma passed final versions of legislation that will impose new restrictions on instant messengers and prohibit the use of technologies that...
Children’s toy part of conspiracy against the Kremlin
By East Stratcom
Have you tried the fidget spinner? The toy that enjoys a wave of global popularity has now also reached Russia – only...
Living the Russian dream
By Corina Rebegea, for CEPA
Classic Russian propaganda stories are a rare occurrence in Romania’s media space. Yet discreet attempts to win over the hearts...
Nearly two-thirds of Russians now favor statues honoring Stalin and oppose memorials to his...
By Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia
Sixty-two percent of Russians say that statues and other memorials should be put up in Russian cities to remind...