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6 June 2023 |

The main narratives promoted by russian propaganda about the disaster at the Kahovska Hudroelectric power plant

On the night of Tuesday, June 6, russian terrorists committed another crime against humanity – they blew up the Kakhovka HPP in the Kherson region. As a result of the terrorist attack, 80 settlements in the Kherson region were at risk of flooding, and about 16,000 people needed to be…

27 May 2023 |

Experts of the Center for Countering Disinformation, a working body of the National Security and Defense Council, speak about combating russian disinformation at the Cybersecurity Summit

On May 26, 2022, experts from the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine took part in the National Cybersecurity Summit. During the event, domestic and foreign leaders in the field of cybersecurity, in particular, discussed the topic “Active counteraction to disinformation and cyber…

17 April 2023 |

Russian propaganda in Ukraine: what is happening in Ukraine and what to expect next

Fake, disinformation, propaganda, interpretation…  Russia is using these and many other types of manipulative false information in its hybrid war against Ukraine. Why does Ukraine need the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC and why should you trust us? The head of the Center, Andriy Shapovalov, answers. – We…

15 April 2023 |

CCD explains how the principle of “psychological shock” works in disinformation

A psychological shock can be caused by news of extraordinary events that cause a vivid and violent reaction in society, destroying all levels of psychological protection. Thus, after the destruction of this protection, propaganda can push necessary narratives and opinions. Example: the tragedy of the Mariupol Drama Theater  How the…

15 April 2023 |

CCD explains how the “halo effect” works in disinformation

In general, the essence of the psychological “halo effect” can be expressed in two statements:  “next to each other means together”  “if a person is effective in one field, he or she will be the same in another” An example of how russian propagandists use the “halo effect”:  glorification of…

15 April 2023 |

CCD explains how the “directed comments” mechanism works in disinformation

A directed comment is a message in which a person’s thoughts are directed in the desired direction How it works:  the message is accompanied by the commentator’s interpretation, which offers the reader several options for explanation.  Comments are written on the principle of “two-sided messages” that, at the reader’s choice,…

15 April 2023 |

CCD explains how the mechanism of “creating a problem” works in disinformation

“Creating a problem” is a targeted selection of information to increase the importance of some events and decrease it in relation to others. How does it work? Raising the status of the “problem-target”: Media cover a “favorable” event, giving it exceptional importance regardless of its true significance for society. Lowering…

13 April 2023 |

Telegram channel “Search for missing people” created

The Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC of Ukraine informs that a Telegram channel “Search for missing people” has been created Ukraine has created a Telegram channel that promptly provides information about adults who are lost and children who have been found or lost. The link is here: https://t.me/poshuk_znyklyh…

13 April 2023 |

Lifting of certain banking restrictions for individuals

Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC of Ukraine reports: The National Bank of Ukraine has canceled some restrictions for individuals Military personnel can open accounts and carry out verification on the basis of a military ID card Ukrainians who are in the territories under temporary occupation can withdraw cash…

13 April 2023 |

International reaction to russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The reaction to russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was condemnation by the vast majority of world leaders, with some condemning the russian president personally for authorizing the military action. Some leaders welcomed the invasion, while others saw it as a result of a NATO provocation. The Center for Countering…

12 April 2023 |

“Betrayal” of the brain

We are a free people, a free country! Being afraid is an archetype of russians. And the negotiations, which were discussed so much, were won at the cost of the lives of our soldiers. What is happening on the diplomatic battlefield and why is the agreement a good thing? –…

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