The Center for Countering Disinformation is launching a series of reports on Iranian media, propaganda, and the key figures behind it. ▫️ Since the start of the full-scale invasion, some Iranian outlets, including Fars News, have quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, who said: “The constant provocative actions of US-led NATO caused the current…
The Center continues monitoring the information space of the Global South, identifying narratives favorable to russia. ▫️ Indian media extensively cover President Zelenskyy’s visit to the U.S., focusing on his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ukraine’s Plan for Victory. They highlight India’s position that “the conflict in Ukraine cannot end on…
The Center continues to monitor the information environment in the Global South and identifies narratives favorable to russia. ▫️ Chinese media continues to extensively cover China’s role as a peacemaker and its growing influence on the global stage. They particularly promote the Global Security Initiative (GSI), emphasizing China’s peace proposals for resolving the war in…
The CCD continues its series of reports on North Korean propaganda. Another key figure in North Korean propaganda is Alejandro Cao de Benós, president of the Korean Friendship Association (KFA), diplomat and IT specialist. Alejandro Cao de Benós was born and raised in Spain. Despite his aristocratic background, he became interested in the ideas of…
The Center has recorded the beginning of a russian campaign to discredit the new members of the European Commission. The main narrative being promoted is that the new European Commission will bring about a “deep political and economic crisis in European countries”. ▫️ One of the key targets of this campaign is the new EU…
The Center continues to monitor the information environment in the Global South and identify narratives favorable to russia. ▫️ One of the most discussed topics in Latin American media in recent days has been Ukraine’s destruction of military warehouses in russia. Notably, the attack on the warehouse in the tver region is highlighted as possibly…
The CCD continues its series of reports on North Korean propaganda. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea’s state-run news agency, plays a key role in spreading the country’s narratives both within North Korea and internationally. ▫️ KCNA serves as the mouthpiece for North Korea’s official positions on global events. It regularly publishes comments…
Western media reported that russia, with the help of Iran, is negotiating the transfer of advanced anti-ship missiles to the yemeni houthis. ◽️ According to reports, russia is considering providing Yakhont missiles, also known as P-800 Oniks. These weapons would significantly enhance the Houthis’ ability to target ships in the Red Sea. ◽️ Previously, there…
The Center continues to monitor the information space in the Global South to identify narratives favorable to russia. ▫️ This week, Middle Eastern and African media covered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States. They highlighted his call for a truly just peace and quoted him as saying that the events of this…
The CCD continues its series on propaganda in North Korea. A key part of North Korea’s propaganda efforts is the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) and its leader, Pak Ku Ho. This organization, representing North Koreans living in Japan, was founded in 1955 and is fully controlled by North Korea’s special services….
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic does not support russia’s aggression against Ukraine. ◽️ He once again denied supplying ballistic missiles to russia, a possible transfer that had previously been reported by the United States. ◽️ These “peaceful” statements by Iranian officials are likely an attempt to ease sanctions on Iran by…
The CCD continues its series of reports on propaganda in North Korea. Another key figure in North Korean propaganda is Sin Hong Chol, the DPRK Ambassador to russia. He began his post in moscow in 2021, after previously serving in various diplomatic roles, including at North Korea’s Embassy in China. ◽️ Sin Hong Chol often…
