Russia’s So-Called “Fifth Column” Faces Murder, Intimidation And Draconian Laws
Like most autocratic leaders, Putin needs enemies and victories, both abroad and at home. Putin’s speech on 16 March, three weeks after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, turned to the domestic scene.
On A Wild Goose Chase Ahead Of The 9th Of May
More than two months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin’s disinformation machine is showing no signs of wear and tear. If anything, the contrary.
Academic ‘Mother Teresa’ or Unbearable lightness of moral relativism
With the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European governments, as well as individual universities, have established emergency funds to support students and staff from Ukraine.
“Friendship Has no Limits:” Is China Helping Russia in the Information War?
A Chinese state-owned media network is providing the Kremlin with information support amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On February 4, 2022, the XXIV Winter Olympics began in Beijing.
Pro-Kremlin Disinformation Outlets Referenced By Hundreds Of Wikipedia Articles
The Kremlin continues to insulate the Russian population from the outside world in terms of access to reliable information, including an increasingly threatening stance towards Wikipedia.
Trolling For A Victory Steeped In Blood And Hunger
Nearing day 50 of the war in Ukraine, the master of the Kremlin remains unabashed. The “special operation”, for the rest of the world also known as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, was a good idea and is still going according to plan.
The Bucha Massacre: How To Deflect Attention In Poland
On 4-5 April, when the news of the Russian massacres in Bucha outside Kyiv hit international media (but not in Russia!), Poland faced a large-scale troll attack, which had at least three dimensions…
How “Известия” Falsified Zelenskyy’s Words About The “Azov Regiment” Based On “Fox News”
On April 1st, 2022, FOX News reporter Bret Baier recorded an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Fact Check: No Evidence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Is Cousin To George Soros
Did a Pentagon official say that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the cousin of George Soros? No, that's not true: There is no evidence of a Pentagon official saying this or of a familial relationship between Zelenskyy and billionaire philanthropist Soros.
“Biological Weapons Are Banned; Biological Research Is Not”
Amid the barrage of lies accompanying Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Kremlin’s disinformation narrative that Ukraine is carrying out research to develop biological weapons stands out as particularly insidious.