NBC News: How ru-propaganda is spreading in the West
The American TV channel NBC News published an article on its website detailing a russian disinformation campaign aimed at undermining support for Ukraine in Western countries and influencing public opinion in the United States.
The main points of the article:
▫️ The campaign involves spreading fake videos and materials to promote disinformation about the war in Ukraine and discredit American politicians.
▫️ Some of these materials have reached a large American audience and prominent political figures.
▫️ russia’s influence operation includes propaganda activities through seemingly independent American agents.
▫️ russia is considered the most active external threat to the 2024 U.S. election, according to officials.
▫️ Experts are concerned that such campaigns could shape public opinion, undermine trust in democratic institutions, and influence U.S. politics.
The kremlin continues to interfere in the internal affairs of Western countries through these campaigns, aiming to weaken support for Ukraine and influence political processes in key partner nations.