Why Vladimir Putin is losing the information war to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has long enjoyed a reputation as a master of information warfare. Over the past decade, his weaponization of social media and aggressive promotion of fake narratives have proven pivotal in a…
Reaching Russians: None So Deaf as Those Who Won’t Hear
Attempts to counter Putin’s disinformation machine will need to be carefully calibrated for Russians fed on a diet of lies.
Edward Lucas: Fog of War
Bombs and artillery shells rain down on Ukraine. So too do the invincible misapprehensions of outside experts. One of these is that the crisis is fundamentally NATO’s fault.
Kseniya Kirillova: Why are Russians supportive of the war?
At the moment, it is sure sad that the majority of the Russian population supports the war in Ukraine. Pro-government opinion poll organizations cheerfully report 71% support for the "special operation" and 84% of Russians trusting their military.
Putin Is Losing the War, but Russians Have Stockholm Syndrome
After two weeks of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the majority of Russian society apparently still supports the aggression.
It’s Xenophobia Week at the Russian Movies
With thousands of Russians protesting against Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, movie theaters are reinforcing government-approved themes.
Themis Is Blind, However, She Is Prepared To Listen: Deconstruction Of The Main Russian...
Although the Russian government's propaganda and constructed narratives justifying its acts of war were previously known, they are now the subject of an international criminal law process that will be thoroughly investigated by prosecutors and defense lawyers.
Kseniya Kirillova: How Far Is Putin Willing to Go?
The war in Ukraine becomes more and more dangerous for humanity. It is obvious that Putin is ready to seize his neighbor at any cost, while recklessly talking about a nuclear exchange.
A love letter to Ukraine
We love you! We are with you! We support you! Your courageous fight against Russian forces is the stuff of legend! You have inspired us!
Switch to Mute on Kremlin Blackmail
The Kremlin has once again demonstrated that blackmail is its weapon of choice in dealings with the West. When Russia’s current rulers decide to act, there are no half measures.









