How russia uses disinformation as a weapon.
summary
Research since 2014 shows Russia weaponizes information across three target audiences: Russians (state media narratives that inflate Putin support), Europe/West (agents of influence pushing “business as usual” to lift sanctions), and Ukrainians (anonymous Telegram channels spreading fake victories). Tactics include state TV, coordinated influencer placements, and mass false social posts that force official replies; one missile strike on Kremenchuk station kills or wounds more than 50 and gets reframed as “legitimate.” Ukraine builds verification trainings and civil initiatives; these reduce but do not eliminate the damage.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction to disinformation
- 3:43Recent developments in Russian disinformation
- 5:52Russian disinformation objectives explained
- 12:01Targeting the European Union and West
- 15:54Disinformation against Ukrainians
- 19:51From researcher to war correspondent
- 21:18Q&A and closing remarks
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