Claims about scheduled gas outages, allegedly due to the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, are false. ▫️ This fake is being spread on Telegram channels, accompanied by a screenshot of a non-existent article supposedly from a Ukrainian publication. Users are then directed to a Telegram bot to view the “schedule”. These messages are…
The Center monitors the information space in the Global South to identify narratives favorable to Russia. Recently, key topics related to Ukraine have included: – Fighting in Russia’s Kursk region; – The possibility of peace talks following the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump; – The halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine; – Developments…
Sergey Kiriyenko, the first deputy chief of staff of Russia’s presidential administration, organized another propaganda trip to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine during the New Year holidays. This time, Kiriyenko, accompanied by local puppet officials, visited a hospital, attended a holiday service, and met with military personnel and local children. As part of the…
AI-generated videos and images are spreading rapidly on TikTok. These posts, which claim to call for prayers for the Ukrainian military, rescued animals, or children, are quickly gaining thousands of views. ▫️ These posts trigger strong emotional reactions, which is why they spread so widely and help promote certain pages or accounts. ▫️ Often, bots…
Russian propaganda continues its campaign to discredit Ukrainian soldiers operating in the Pokrovsk area. Specifically, new fake stories are being spread about “mass killings of civilians.” Enemy propagandists are falsely claiming that Ukrainian soldiers are killing civilians who are fleeing toward Russian positions in search of safety. The spread of these lies is part of…
The DPRK announced the launch of a new ballistic missile with Kim Jong Un present. ▫️ This is the first missile launch since November 5, 2024, and it seems to be a response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Korea. After the test, Kim Jong Un claimed that the new missile…
Russia continues its propaganda efforts to foster anti-Western sentiments in African countries to increase its influence on the continent. Russian propaganda is circulating an article by the Russian Foreign Ministry that accuses the West of neocolonialism and exploiting African nations. In contrast, Russia is presented as a long-time supporter of liberation movements, claiming it doesn’t…
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…
In preparation for Victory Day, the Russians planned a large-scale propaganda contest titled “We are the Heirs of Victory” for children in the occupied territories. The resources of the occupation authorities are being used to organize the event. This year’s contest theme is “There is such a profession as defending the homeland”. This shows that…
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…
Fuel oil from sunken Russian tankers has already reached the northeastern coast of occupied Crimea. Satellite images show that the oil slick has spread to Feodosia, Alushta, and Sudak. Beaches in Sevastopol are also polluted. The real extent of the consequences from the Russian tanker wreck is even more alarming. Much of the fuel oil…
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…
