Ahead of the anniversary of active hostilities in kursk region, ru-propaganda has ramped up its disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Ukrainian Defence Forces. ▫️The Center has recorded the active dissemination of disinformation narratives by russian propaganda outlets and officials, portraying the actions of the Defense Forces as a “treacherous invasion of russian territory by occupiers.”…
In temporarily occupied Crimea, another pseudo-cultural event, “Tavrida.Art,” took place, which russia presents as “the largest cultural event.” In reality, this “festival” serves to promote war narratives, legitimize the occupation, and militarize youth. The event actively pushed the narrative of “art as a form of patriotism” — from presentations of military projects and exhibitions of…
russia is stepping up its interference in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, which will take place on September 28, aiming to depress turnout or steer voters toward so-called pro-European forces. The National Security Advisor to the President of Moldova, Stanislav Secrieru, pointed to renewed activity by the “matryoshka” network, which spreads disinformation to discredit democratic institutions. These…
A series of videos created using artificial intelligence is spreading on TikTok by russians with the aim of discrediting Ukraine and the mobilization process. In the videos, supposedly the same man appears in the roles of a soldier, police officer, deputy, journalist, or Territorial Recruitment Center employee, allegedly calling everyone to go to the front,…
russian propagandists are distorting the content of the Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger article, trying to create the impression of an “unprecedented interest” in the “shared values visa” program. It is being offered to citizens of Europe, the USA, and Canada as a way to emigrate to russia under the slogan of “protecting traditional spiritual and moral…
russian propaganda promotes the opening of another ROC church in Uganda ▫️russian sources are spreading messages about the opening of a new russian orthodox church (ROC) in the African country of Uganda. They present the ROC’s activities on the continent as “spiritual support” for the people of Africa and as part of russia’s humanitarian mission….
russian media outlets are actively spreading statements by the head of the occupation administration of the Kherson region, volodymyr saldo, accusing Ukrainian forces of allegedly launching targeted drone strikes on civilians in the region. ▫️ Moreover, according to the so-called “gauleiter,” these strikes supposedly “intensify every time active negotiations between Ukraine and russia take place.”…
russia uses cyberattacks to spy on foreign embassies ▫️ According to the latest Microsoft report, hackers working under russia’s fsb conducted a cyber-espionage campaign against foreign embassies in moscow. Using the ApolloShadow malware, which masquerades as antivirus software from the russian company Kaspersky, the hackers gained access to sensitive diplomat data, including passwords, logins, and…
russian propagandists are increasingly restricted from working in EU countries. ▫️French authorities have refused to issue a journalist visa to polina kovaliova, a correspondent for the state-owned news agency RIA Novosti, citing “a threat to security and public order.” It is becoming increasingly clear across Europe that russia’s so-called “journalists” merely hide behind freedom of…
russian propaganda is spreading fake news that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are allegedly placing mines inside the bodies of dead animals in the Kharkiv direction. They claim that explosives, motion sensors, or magnetic mines are placed inside cats and hares to set traps for russian soldiers. Such statements are nothing more than information manipulation…
russia’s foreign ministry has prepared a draft presidential decree that would allow it to open consulates and visa centers without needing approval from host countries. This means the russian federation could now unilaterally determine the locations of its diplomatic missions, disregarding international norms and the sovereignty of other states. ▫️ The new measure would also…
russia is preparing an unprecedented interference in the parliamentary elections in Moldova, scheduled for September 28. This was officially announced by the country’s President Maia Sandu following a meeting of the Supreme Security Council. ▫️ According to her, the kremlin is investing in a number of political projects to push its loyal figures into parliament….
