Among the French outlets spreading narratives aligned with Russian propaganda, the media group Égalité et Réconciliation (Equality and Reconciliation) stands out. ▫️ The publication quotes Russian political figures, experts, and propagandists while disregarding alternative perspectives. It features interviews with Russian ideologues, including Aleksandr Dugin, and reprints content from the Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik. Égalité et…
Russian propaganda attempts to deny the fact that the Ukrainian Defense Forces captured DPRK soldiers. ▫️ Propaganda sources circulate claims that either identify the prisoners as Russians from the Republic of Tuva, argue that they are South Koreans rather than North Koreans, or dismiss the video of their interrogation as staged. At the same time,…
In November-December 2024, several events were held in France, dedicated to Russian music, cinema, sports, and more. Despite their claimed “non-political nature,” the Kremlin used these events to justify its war against Ukraine and to manipulate French public opinion. ▫️ These included concerts titled “Days of Spiritual Culture of Russia and France,” the “Russian Film…
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Embassy’s chargé d’affaires, demanding an immediate end to the spread of disinformation about the energy crisis in the unrecognized region of Transnistria. The Russian Embassy had accused Moldova of “deliberately ignoring issues in its relations with Gazprom,” claiming this was the main cause of the crisis….
Key points from the speech of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the meeting of the Contact Group in the Ramstein format: ▫️ I am doing everything in my power to ensure that this war ends with dignity for both Ukraine and Europe this year. ▫️ Ending this war is our shared goal, but it…
Western media reports that KazMunayGas, Kazakhstan’s oil and gas holding company, is looking to purchase Bulgaria’s largest oil refinery, currently owned by Russia’s Lukoil. This move highlights the ongoing decline of Russian assets in Europe due to international sanctions. Selling the refinery in Bulgaria – Lukoil’s largest asset in the Balkans – represents a significant…
Claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy purchased a €17 million villa with an underground bunker on the “billionaire island” of St. Barthelemy are yet another fabrication by Russian propagandists. Propagandists allege that the villa was purchased by the Cypriot company Aldorante LTD, but there is no evidence or confirmation to support this claim. They also…
Yevhen Balytsky, a representative of the occupation administration in the Zaporizhzhia region, has accused the Ukrainian Defense Forces of attempting to “cause an environmental disaster in the Sea of Azov.” According to Balytsky, the Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly carried out a “targeted missile attack on oil storage tanks” in the port of Berdyansk. ▫️ However,…
The Kremlin continues to spread manipulative claims accusing Ukraine of “provoking a man-made disaster” at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). ▫️ The Russian Ministry of Defense has once again alleged an attack by Ukrainian drones on the nuclear facility. These statements are an attempt by the Kremlin to shift responsibility for the security risks…
Russian propaganda is actively spreading new disinformation, claiming that “Polish transplantologists are breaking records” using organs from killed Ukrainian soldiers. Manipulating statistics about the increase in organ transplants in Poland since 2021, Russian propagandists are spreading lies about allegedly large shipments of corpses by airplanes from the front lines to Poland for “organ sales.” These…
Key takeaways from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman. ▫️ A ceasefire in Ukraine must come with security guarantees ensuring that Putin will not come back. This is crucial. ▫️ The United States can provide strong security guarantees, and after that, together with Europe, there can be a conversation with the…
Russian propaganda is spreading multiple manipulations regarding U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s statement that the U.S. provided Ukraine with certain types of weapons before Russia’s full-scale invasion. ▫️ According to propagandists, Blinken’s remarks supposedly confirm that Ukraine was preparing for a large-scale war against the so-called DPR, LPR, and Russia. Kremlin-controlled media are using…
