Matvii Bidnyi in the CCD “PSYOP and People” project: Ukraine once again surprised the world at the Paris Olympics
At the Paris Olympics, Ukraine once again surprised the world, according to Matvii Bidnyi, Acting Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and guest of the fourth episode of the “PSYOP and People” podcast. He shared his experience and impressions from the Olympic Games in Paris and discussed the challenges…
Head of the Center Andriy Kovalenko gave an interview to The Yomiuri Shimbun
Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, officer of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, gave an interview to the Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun. The parties discussed cooperation between Ukraine and Japan in countering russian disinformation and paid attention to the possibilities of cooperation in the field of information…
The Center received the NAUCS “Partnership for Development” award
On August 13, 2024, Nataliia Aliushyna, Head of the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service, honored the fruitful cooperation between her organization, the High School of Public Governance, and the Center for Countering Disinformation. The Center received the NAUCS “Partnership for Development” award, which is presented to institutions and…
The Center presented analytical report on russia’s use of “information alibi” mechanism to justify its war crimes
On August 8, 2024, the Center for Countering Disinformation presented an analytical report on how russia has been using the “information alibi” tactic to cover up or justify war crimes committed by its occupying forces. Kyrylo Viktorov, deputy head of the Center’s Department for Countering Information Threats to National Security,…
The Center took part in the Regional Cyber Resilience Forum Lviv
On July 24-25, 2024, the Center for Countering Disinformation participated in the international event, Regional Cyber Resilience Forum Lviv, organized by the National Center for Cybersecurity with support from the CRDF Global Foundation and the US Department of State. Ivan Slychko, head of the Center’s Media Literacy Department, spoke at…
How russia uses social media for Information operations in the West and the Global South
Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation and an officer of the Defense Forces, participated in the “Media and War: Media’s Influence on Consciousness” discussion at the Ideas Festival. The event was organized by The Aspen Institute Kyiv and Impact Hub Odesa. The festival brought together more than…
The Center participated in the TAIEX seminar on information resilience in Brussels
On July 4-5, 2024, in Brussels, the Center for Countering Disinformation, with the support of the Institution Building unit of the European Commission, took part in the TAIEX Workshop on Information resilience – an exchange of experience between Ukraine, EU member states and African countries. The purpose of the event…
Anti-Ukrainian propaganda in belarus. timur pryahin
The CCD continues its series of publications about the main perpetrators of anti-Ukrainian propaganda in belarus. Another well-known propagandist in the country is musician timur pryahin. pryahin compensated for his lack of talent with his loyalty to lukashenko’s regime and by echoing russian propaganda about the Revolution of Dignity and…
Anti-Ukrainian propaganda in belarus. Andrei Sych
The CCD continues its series of reports on the main sources of anti-Ukrainian propaganda in belarus. One prominent belarusian propagandist is andrei sych, a political commentator for ATN, a major news agency under the country’s largest state-owned media conglomerate, “Belteleradiokompania”. In 2022, the European Union imposed sanctions on sych for…
The Center held a meeting with the delegation of the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania
On June 20, 2024, Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, met with a delegation from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense headed by Giedrius Valintelis, Director of the Strategic Communications Department. The event was also attended by the…
