2022
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April 2022
Persistent myths that HIV was created by the West and that HIV medication causes HIV are both false
Persistent myths that HIV was created by the West and that HIV medication causes HIV are both false
Fact Check
April 30, 2022
April 30 - disinformation headlines
April 30 - disinformation headlines
Disinfo
April 30, 2022
NATO jets scramble in response to Russian aircraft over Baltic and Black Seas
NATO jets scramble in response to Russian aircraft over Baltic and Black Seas
News
April 29, 2022
April 29: Russia cooks up a conspiracy theory about Poland, more antisemitism, and US bad
April 29: Russia cooks up a conspiracy theory about Poland, more antisemitism, and US bad
Report
April 29, 2022
No evidence for claim that MTHFR gene influences the risk of side effects from vaccines and medications like Tylenol
No evidence for claim that MTHFR gene influences the risk of side effects from vaccines and medications like Tylenol
Fact Check
April 29, 2022
Belarusian KGB misleads about amended bill in conspiracy claim about US preparing for war with Russia
Belarusian KGB misleads about amended bill in conspiracy claim about US preparing for war with Russia
Fact Check
April 29, 2022
Russian Spy Chief Falsely Claims Poland Wants Ukrainian Territory
Russian Spy Chief Falsely Claims Poland Wants Ukrainian Territory
Fact Check
April 29, 2022
UK to send 8,000 soldiers to eastern Europe on expanded exercises
UK to send 8,000 soldiers to eastern Europe on expanded exercises
Article
April 29, 2022
Disinformation is entrenched in Telegram
Disinformation is entrenched in Telegram
Article
April 28, 2022
The European network of corona-deniers
The European network of corona-deniers
Research
April 28, 2022
Positive data reported for Valneva, Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine candidate for children
Positive data reported for Valneva, Pfizer’s Lyme disease vaccine candidate for children
News
April 28, 2022
Russian media publishes doctored photo to claim Zelenskyy does cocaine
Russian media publishes doctored photo to claim Zelenskyy does cocaine
Fact Check
April 28, 2022
Change of plans Kremlin-orchestrated ‘referendums’ on Donbas ‘republics’ joining Russia postponed until May
Change of plans Kremlin-orchestrated ‘referendums’ on Donbas ‘republics’ joining Russia postponed until May
News
April 28, 2022
Don’t Believe China’s Misleading COVID-19 Death Counts
Don’t Believe China’s Misleading COVID-19 Death Counts
Fact Check
April 27, 2022
Ukrofascists prepare staged demonstration of civilian killings
Ukrofascists prepare staged demonstration of civilian killings
Disinfo
April 27, 2022
How Russia employs fake fact-checking in its disinformation arsenal
How Russia employs fake fact-checking in its disinformation arsenal
Research
April 27, 2022
Pro-CCP network targeting opinions of Japanese citizens in the US
Pro-CCP network targeting opinions of Japanese citizens in the US
Brief
April 27, 2022
Assembling the Russian Nesting Doll: UNC2452 Merged into APT29
Assembling the Russian Nesting Doll: UNC2452 Merged into APT29
Report
April 27, 2022
Shedding light on LinkedIn’s enforcement of health misinformation policies: A pilot study
Shedding light on LinkedIn’s enforcement of health misinformation policies: A pilot study
Research
April 27, 2022
Hamilton Toplines: April 18–24, 2022 – Alliance For Securing Democracy
Hamilton Toplines: April 18–24, 2022 – Alliance For Securing Democracy
Brief
April 27, 2022
"NATO enters the conflict": Russian experts voice versions of French special forces in Ukraine
"NATO enters the conflict": Russian experts voice versions of French special forces in Ukraine
Disinfo
April 27, 2022
China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu
China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu
News
April 27, 2022
China’s Covid Lockdown Outrage Tests Limits of Propaganda
China’s Covid Lockdown Outrage Tests Limits of Propaganda
Article
April 27, 2022
Blasts in Russia-backed Transnistria Pose 'Risk to Moldova': President
Blasts in Russia-backed Transnistria Pose 'Risk to Moldova': President
Article
April 26, 2022
Chatter about Transnistria
Chatter about Transnistria
Report
April 26, 2022
Building the “Big Lie”: Inside the Creation of Trump’s Stolen Election Myth
Building the “Big Lie”: Inside the Creation of Trump’s Stolen Election Myth
Research
April 26, 2022
243 crimes against journalists and the media in Ukraine committed by Russia in two months of war
243 crimes against journalists and the media in Ukraine committed by Russia in two months of war
Research
April 26, 2022
No Evidence COVID-19 Vaccines Suppress Innate Immunity, Increase Risk To Infectious Diseases, Cance
No Evidence COVID-19 Vaccines Suppress Innate Immunity, Increase Risk To Infectious Diseases, Cance
Fact Check
April 25, 2022
Russia recruits healthy men over 18 for a "14-day" mission to the Mariupol district to "help Donbas residents."
Russia recruits healthy men over 18 for a "14-day" mission to the Mariupol district to "help Donbas residents."
Report
April 25, 2022
US weapons, European supplicants block peace in Ukraine
Disinfo
April 25, 2022
Sputnik's Chief Was on Neo-Nazi Kill List, Suspects Took Orders From Ukraine’s Security Service: FSB
Disinfo
April 25, 2022
Six neo-Nazis preparing to assassinate journalist Solovyov detained
Disinfo
April 25, 2022
Germany can't wait to fight Russia again
Germany can't wait to fight Russia again
Disinfo
April 25, 2022
April 25 - Summary of Russian propaganda and disinformation
April 25 - Summary of Russian propaganda and disinformation
Report
April 25, 2022
Ukraine invasion: 'stage two' of Russia's war is ringing alarm bells in nearby Moldova – here's why
Ukraine invasion: 'stage two' of Russia's war is ringing alarm bells in nearby Moldova – here's why
Article
April 25, 2022
Russia Announces Ceasefire around Steel Plant in Ukraine’s Mariupol to allow civilian evacuation
Russia Announces Ceasefire around Steel Plant in Ukraine’s Mariupol to allow civilian evacuation
Disinfo
April 25, 2022
No hostilities underway in Mariupol, life is returning to normal
No hostilities underway in Mariupol, life is returning to normal
Disinfo
April 24, 2022
Ukrainian Orthodox priest from Kherson was tortured by Russians
Ukrainian Orthodox priest from Kherson was tortured by Russians
Article
April 24, 2022
US Narrative Won’t Survive Defeat In Donbass
US Narrative Won’t Survive Defeat In Donbass
Disinfo
April 24, 2022
Study findings misrepresented to overstate vaccine myocarditis risk
Study findings misrepresented to overstate vaccine myocarditis risk
Brief
April 24, 2022
The Center for Countering Disinformation analyzes Hitler's and Putin's propaganda
The Center for Countering Disinformation analyzes Hitler's and Putin's propaganda
Report
April 24, 2022
Russian Orthodox Church participates in acts defined as genocide by the UN, aiding in forced relocation of Ukrainians, including abducted children
Russian Orthodox Church participates in acts defined as genocide by the UN, aiding in forced relocation of Ukrainians, including abducted children
Report
April 24, 2022
Turkic World Culture denies Armenian genocide on Twitter
Turkic World Culture denies Armenian genocide on Twitter
Disinfo
April 24, 2022
Russian mercenaries are Putin’s ‘coercive tool’ in Africa
Russian mercenaries are Putin’s ‘coercive tool’ in Africa
Disinfo
April 24, 2022
Russian Defense Ministry falsely claims that the US and NATO have "reached the final stage of setting up provocations in Ukraine"
Russian Defense Ministry falsely claims that the US and NATO have "reached the final stage of setting up provocations in Ukraine"
Disinfo
April 23, 2022
Russian Digest - by Olga Lautman
Russian Digest - by Olga Lautman
Brief
April 23, 2022
Briefing on a provocation against the Russian Federation prepared by the USA and NATO with the accusation of using nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons
Briefing on a provocation against the Russian Federation prepared by the USA and NATO with the accusation of using nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons
Disinfo
April 23, 2022
New E.U. landmark law targets Big Tech firms over hate speech, disinformation
New E.U. landmark law targets Big Tech firms over hate speech, disinformation
News
April 23, 2022
Russian War Report: Google refutes misleading claims about blurring Russian military assets
Russian War Report: Google refutes misleading claims about blurring Russian military assets
Fact Check
April 23, 2022
Injured, alone and destined for a Russian orphanage, a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl is recruited for Moscow's information war
Injured, alone and destined for a Russian orphanage, a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl is recruited for Moscow's information war
Article
April 23, 2022
Uncovering the scope of the Bucha massacre
Uncovering the scope of the Bucha massacre
Report
April 22, 2022
Cyberattack Causes Chaos in Costa Rica Government Systems
Cyberattack Causes Chaos in Costa Rica Government Systems
Report
April 22, 2022
Moldova protests to Russia over comments by top military commander
Moldova protests to Russia over comments by top military commander
News
April 22, 2022
False: This image shows a Ukrainian flag being removed and a Soviet flag hoisted in its place in Mariupol during the 2022 Russian invasion.
False: This image shows a Ukrainian flag being removed and a Soviet flag hoisted in its place in Mariupol during the 2022 Russian invasion.
Fact Check
April 22, 2022
Bellingcat is Banned in Russia. Here’s How to Beat the Block
Bellingcat is Banned in Russia. Here’s How to Beat the Block
Brief
April 22, 2022
N.Y.C. School Employees, Accused of Faking Vaccine Proof, Are Put on Leave
N.Y.C. School Employees, Accused of Faking Vaccine Proof, Are Put on Leave
News
April 22, 2022
Claim by Mercola that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine causes immunosuppression is inaccurate, misrepresents study’s findings
Claim by Mercola that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine causes immunosuppression is inaccurate, misrepresents study’s findings
Fact Check
April 22, 2022
Video Does NOT Prove Government, Media Lies About War In Ukraine -- Video Recycles Debunked Claims, Misattributes Info
Video Does NOT Prove Government, Media Lies About War In Ukraine -- Video Recycles Debunked Claims, Misattributes Info
Fact Check
April 22, 2022
Russia’s QAnon Followers Can’t Make Up Their Minds About Ukraine
Russia’s QAnon Followers Can’t Make Up Their Minds About Ukraine
Report
April 22, 2022
Ukraine General Staff warns of Russia’s possible offensive in Kherson Oblast
Ukraine General Staff warns of Russia’s possible offensive in Kherson Oblast
Disinfo
April 22, 2022
Vaccine Medical Exemptions Are Rare. Thousands of Nursing Home Workers Have Them
Vaccine Medical Exemptions Are Rare. Thousands of Nursing Home Workers Have Them
Report
April 22, 2022
The Integrity of French Elections Could Be on the Line This Sunday
The Integrity of French Elections Could Be on the Line This Sunday
Brief
April 22, 2022
At least 5 Russian Enlistment Offices Torched by Arson
At least 5 Russian Enlistment Offices Torched by Arson
News
April 22, 2022
AI Is Already Learning from Russia’s War in Ukraine, DOD Says
AI Is Already Learning from Russia’s War in Ukraine, DOD Says
News
April 22, 2022
Defense Department Did NOT Award Contract For 'COVID-19 Research' In Ukraine 3 Months Before Virus Was Known
Defense Department Did NOT Award Contract For 'COVID-19 Research' In Ukraine 3 Months Before Virus Was Known
Fact Check
April 22, 2022
NO Evidence 'Vaccines Are Killing People Of Color At Twice The Rate Of White People,' As HHS Head Said On April 14, 2022
NO Evidence 'Vaccines Are Killing People Of Color At Twice The Rate Of White People,' As HHS Head Said On April 14, 2022
Fact Check
April 22, 2022
Ukraine's postal service hit by cyberattack after sales of warship stamp go online
Ukraine's postal service hit by cyberattack after sales of warship stamp go online
News
April 22, 2022
Fauci's comment about lockdowns, vaccination twisted out of context
Fauci's comment about lockdowns, vaccination twisted out of context
Fact Check
April 22, 2022
How games, TikTok, and fake fact-checking sites became disinformation tools during the war in Ukraine
How games, TikTok, and fake fact-checking sites became disinformation tools during the war in Ukraine
Research
April 22, 2022
Report reveals Big Tech’s last-minute lobbying to weaken EU rules
Report reveals Big Tech’s last-minute lobbying to weaken EU rules
Article
April 22, 2022
Russia: program of 'patriotic education' aims to create the next generation of Putin faithful
Russia: program of 'patriotic education' aims to create the next generation of Putin faithful
Research
April 21, 2022
After years of Covid denial, Bolsonaro calls time on the pandemic
After years of Covid denial, Bolsonaro calls time on the pandemic
Report
April 21, 2022
False Claim: Bioweapons
False Claim: Bioweapons
Fact Check
April 21, 2022
Russia Ducks Blame for Blowing Up Global Food Chains
Russia Ducks Blame for Blowing Up Global Food Chains
Fact Check
April 21, 2022
All In For Censorship (And Hypocrisy) at the Kremlin
All In For Censorship (And Hypocrisy) at the Kremlin
Fact Check
April 20, 2022
He Was a Penniless Donor to the Far Right. He Was Also a Russian Spy.
He Was a Penniless Donor to the Far Right. He Was Also a Russian Spy.
Article
April 20, 2022
Securing Democracy Dispatch – Alliance For Securing Democracy
Securing Democracy Dispatch – Alliance For Securing Democracy
Brief
April 20, 2022
Dubious Russian Claims About Ukrainian POWs (mp4)
Dubious Russian Claims About Ukrainian POWs (mp4)
Fact Check
April 20, 2022
Russian propaganda regains strength in western Europe
Russian propaganda regains strength in western Europe
Brief
April 20, 2022
No, Putin didn’t free 35,000 children from Ukraine
No, Putin didn’t free 35,000 children from Ukraine
Fact Check
April 20, 2022
Russian troll farms aiming disinformation war at Canadian anti-vaxxers: Global Affairs expert
Russian troll farms aiming disinformation war at Canadian anti-vaxxers: Global Affairs expert
Report
April 19, 2022
Russian state-controlled websites cited in hundreds of Wikipedia articles despite ban
Russian state-controlled websites cited in hundreds of Wikipedia articles despite ban
Research
April 19, 2022
Duterte vetos surveillance law in the Philippines protects his troll farms
Duterte vetos surveillance law in the Philippines protects his troll farms
Report
April 19, 2022
Disinfo Update 19/04/2022 - EU DisinfoLab
Disinfo Update 19/04/2022 - EU DisinfoLab
Brief
April 19, 2022
Faces of Kremlin Propaganda: Dmitri Peskov
Faces of Kremlin Propaganda: Dmitri Peskov
Brief
April 18, 2022
The Use of the Russian Troll During Crimea
The Use of the Russian Troll During Crimea
Research
April 18, 2022
False claims about Romanian Red Cross, Russia concealing war crimes, and evidence conflicts with helicopter attack claims
False claims about Romanian Red Cross, Russia concealing war crimes, and evidence conflicts with helicopter attack claims
Fact Check
April 16, 2022
Russia falsely claims US laboratories have moved from Ukraine to Mongolia
Russia falsely claims US laboratories have moved from Ukraine to Mongolia
Update
April 16, 2022
Disinformation Campaigns Skewing Young People's View of War in Ukraine
Disinformation Campaigns Skewing Young People's View of War in Ukraine
Report
April 15, 2022
[podcast] Bret Schafer Evaluates Russian Disinformation Campaigns on EU Now
[podcast] Bret Schafer Evaluates Russian Disinformation Campaigns on EU Now
Brief
April 14, 2022
Russia’s propaganda machine takes another hit
Russia’s propaganda machine takes another hit
Article
April 14, 2022
Exploring the Association between Misinformation Endorsement, Opinions on the Government Response, Risk Perception, and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the US, Canada, and Italy
Exploring the Association between Misinformation Endorsement, Opinions on the Government Response, Risk Perception, and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the US, Canada, and Italy
Research
April 14, 2022
Russia promotes misleading video accusing Ukraine of using mannequins as casualties
Russia promotes misleading video accusing Ukraine of using mannequins as casualties
Fact Check
April 13, 2022
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December 2022
Over 1330 Facebook groups, pages spread disinformation in the Balkans
Over 1330 Facebook groups, pages spread disinformation in the Balkans
Report
December 30, 2022
A journalist alleges that allied spies are behind sabotage inside Russia, so we looked at recent explosions. We’re not so sure.
A journalist alleges that allied spies are behind sabotage inside Russia, so we looked at recent explosions. We’re not so sure.
Report
December 30, 2022
Russians say country is moving in right direction and do not feel morally responsible for deaths in Ukraine
Russians say country is moving in right direction and do not feel morally responsible for deaths in Ukraine
Report
December 28, 2022
LISTEN: After banning journalists, Elon Musk joins them in a Twitter space where he asserts he was “doxxed”
LISTEN: After banning journalists, Elon Musk joins them in a Twitter space where he asserts he was “doxxed”
Report
December 16, 2022
CCDH warns that content on suicide and eating disorders served in minutes to teenage users
CCDH warns that content on suicide and eating disorders served in minutes to teenage users
Report
December 14, 2022
Brain fog after COVID-19 has similarities to ‘chemo brain,’ Stanford-led study finds
Brain fog after COVID-19 has similarities to ‘chemo brain,’ Stanford-led study finds
Research
December 8, 2022
Unreliable Vaccine Information
Unreliable Vaccine Information
Brief
December 7, 2022
The dangerous case of nuclear corners
The dangerous case of nuclear corners
Report
December 1, 2022
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November 2022
Influencer boosting conspiracy theories about Ukraine signed $6.8 mil deal with Russian state media
Influencer boosting conspiracy theories about Ukraine signed $6.8 mil deal with Russian state media
Report
November 17, 2022
Russia seeks to use Polish border incident to erode support for Ukraine
Russia seeks to use Polish border incident to erode support for Ukraine
Report
November 16, 2022
Claims the US isn’t auditing aid to Ukraine are pants-on-fire false
Claims the US isn’t auditing aid to Ukraine are pants-on-fire false
Fact Check
November 13, 2022
QAnon is coming. We need to be ready.
QAnon is coming. We need to be ready.
Article
November 11, 2022
HUMOR: Why your patients prefer the latest vaccine “expert” and how you can win them back
HUMOR: Why your patients prefer the latest vaccine “expert” and how you can win them back
Article
November 11, 2022
NGOs urge EU Commission to review security implications of Twitter “take-over” citing global security, data security, and privacy concerns
NGOs urge EU Commission to review security implications of Twitter “take-over” citing global security, data security, and privacy concerns
News
November 11, 2022
Putin’s approval rate and aggression abroad
Putin’s approval rate and aggression abroad
Report
November 8, 2022
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - November 30, 2022
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - November 30, 2022
Brief
November 1, 2022
Types of Bias
Types of Bias
Brief
November 1, 2022
Journalists in Somalia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria faced increasing attacks in October
Journalists in Somalia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria faced increasing attacks in October
Report
November 1, 2022
Mises Institute editor falsely claims, “there’s no telling where” aid to Ukraine “ends up.”
Mises Institute editor falsely claims, “there’s no telling where” aid to Ukraine “ends up.”
Fact Check
November 1, 2022
At least 110 “overseas police service stations” coerce targets into returning to China, likely violating international and national laws
At least 110 “overseas police service stations” coerce targets into returning to China, likely violating international and national laws
Brief
November 1, 2022
By being honest, leaders can improve the public’s resistance to disinformation and conspiracy theories.
By being honest, leaders can improve the public’s resistance to disinformation and conspiracy theories.
Article
November 1, 2022
Claims the US isn’t auditing aid to Ukraine are pants-on-fire false
Claims the US isn’t auditing aid to Ukraine are pants-on-fire false
Fact Check
November 1, 2022
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October 2022
How Google’s Ad Business Funds Disinformation Around the World
How Google’s Ad Business Funds Disinformation Around the World
October 29, 2022
Information Ecosystem Classification
Information Ecosystem Classification
Report
October 12, 2022
Thread from AlexPlitsas on election interference
Thread from AlexPlitsas on election interference
News
October 10, 2022
Outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Central Uganda
Outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Central Uganda
Update
October 6, 2022
1. Nord Stream Narratives
1. Nord Stream Narratives
Report
October 1, 2022
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September 2022
A now-deleted, pro-Kremlin CPAC tweet
A now-deleted, pro-Kremlin CPAC tweet
Report
September 30, 2022
UN REPORT: War Crimes in Ukraine ⚠️ for descriptions of extreme crimes
UN REPORT: War Crimes in Ukraine ⚠️ for descriptions of extreme crimes
Update
September 27, 2022
Why unlikely events spur conspiracy theories and how to tell which are real
Why unlikely events spur conspiracy theories and how to tell which are real
September 27, 2022
Unverified reports of military registration office arson in at least dozen locations in Russia
Unverified reports of military registration office arson in at least dozen locations in Russia
Report
September 26, 2022
Day 213 of the Russian invasion
Day 213 of the Russian invasion
Report
September 25, 2022
#ChinaCoup hashtag and the 2015 Tianjin Explosion
#ChinaCoup hashtag and the 2015 Tianjin Explosion
Report
September 25, 2022
Let’s talk about Ebola outbreaks and disinformation
Let’s talk about Ebola outbreaks and disinformation
Brief
September 25, 2022
At least 23 suspicious deaths with potential links to Russia since October 2021
At least 23 suspicious deaths with potential links to Russia since October 2021
September 23, 2022
Tweet thread: Flight of the Russian conscript following mobilization announcement
Tweet thread: Flight of the Russian conscript following mobilization announcement
Research
September 20, 2022
A word about refusal to take Russians fleeing conscription
A word about refusal to take Russians fleeing conscription
Article
September 20, 2022
⚠️[graphic content] Day 205 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
⚠️[graphic content] Day 205 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Report
September 16, 2022
Day 204 of the Russian invasion
Day 204 of the Russian invasion
Report
September 15, 2022
A list of suspicious Russian deaths since October 2021
A list of suspicious Russian deaths since October 2021
Report
September 13, 2022
Why is repetition one of the most effective propaganda techniques?
Why is repetition one of the most effective propaganda techniques?
Report
September 12, 2022
China’s Discourse-Power Ecosystem Map
China’s Discourse-Power Ecosystem Map
Brief
September 1, 2022
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August 2022
Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Margarita Simonyan
Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Margarita Simonyan
Report
August 31, 2022
Russian state affiliated accounts portray Ukraine as responsible for shelling the NPP
Russian state affiliated accounts portray Ukraine as responsible for shelling the NPP
Report
August 29, 2022
Jack Posobiec and QAnon groups amplifying Russian state-affiliated and pro-Kremlin posts about the power plant
Jack Posobiec and QAnon groups amplifying Russian state-affiliated and pro-Kremlin posts about the power plant
August 29, 2022
John Spencer explains why Russia will fail and illustrates six strategic failures
John Spencer explains why Russia will fail and illustrates six strategic failures
Report
August 25, 2022
Trending Headlines Digest • Aug 24, 2022
Trending Headlines Digest • Aug 24, 2022
Brief
August 24, 2022
Russia's continued war increases collective outrage: UK statement to the OSCE
Russia's continued war increases collective outrage: UK statement to the OSCE
News
August 24, 2022
Cyberpartisans (Belarus) publish “Black Map of the Punishers,” publishing information on Lukashenko collaborators
Cyberpartisans (Belarus) publish “Black Map of the Punishers,” publishing information on Lukashenko collaborators
Update
August 24, 2022
Russian Telegram channels distributed a document alleging Ukraine has suffered"total losses" of "131,014 people”
Russian Telegram channels distributed a document alleging Ukraine has suffered"total losses" of "131,014 people”
Update
August 24, 2022
RT claims "leaked slides" show YouTube has been censoring content about Ukraine.
RT claims "leaked slides" show YouTube has been censoring content about Ukraine.
Update
August 23, 2022
Digest countering Russian disinformation - Aug 23, 2022
Digest countering Russian disinformation - Aug 23, 2022
Report
August 23, 2022
Battlefield update for 180th day of Russian invasion
Battlefield update for 180th day of Russian invasion
Brief
August 22, 2022
Pro-Kremlin propaganda and disinformation - Aug 22, 2022
Pro-Kremlin propaganda and disinformation - Aug 22, 2022
Update
August 22, 2022
Playing with nuclear fire
Playing with nuclear fire
Brief
August 18, 2022
Arrests for protests in Russia have grown increasingly rare since March 2022—that may mean a couple different things
Arrests for protests in Russia have grown increasingly rare since March 2022—that may mean a couple different things
Research
August 17, 2022
European Platform for Democratic Elections urges public not to allow electeds help with sham elections
European Platform for Democratic Elections urges public not to allow electeds help with sham elections
Research
August 17, 2022
Ukraine war prompts Baltic states to remove Soviet memorials
Ukraine war prompts Baltic states to remove Soviet memorials
August 17, 2022
Key Narratives from pro-Kremlin sources: “Lost Sovereignty”
Key Narratives from pro-Kremlin sources: “Lost Sovereignty”
Brief
August 13, 2022
Russian media organ agrees to pay millions to U.S. conspiracy theorist for Kremlin propaganda
Russian media organ agrees to pay millions to U.S. conspiracy theorist for Kremlin propaganda
Research
August 9, 2022
Pro-CCP network identified by Mandiant and reported by CyberScoop
Pro-CCP network identified by Mandiant and reported by CyberScoop
News
August 8, 2022
Addressing Russia's claims about NATO
Addressing Russia's claims about NATO
Fact Check
August 4, 2022
Appendix for “Stories about "Ukrainian Nazis" were rare before 2014 when they surged at the moment when Russia's plans faltered.”
Appendix for “Stories about "Ukrainian Nazis" were rare before 2014 when they surged at the moment when Russia's plans faltered.”
Report
August 3, 2022
Stories about "Ukrainian Nazis" were rare before 2014. Then they surged as Russia's plans faltered.
Stories about "Ukrainian Nazis" were rare before 2014. Then they surged as Russia's plans faltered.
August 3, 2022
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July 2022
Kremlin Conjures Up Fake Postage Stamp to Spread Ukraine Antisemitism Smear
Kremlin Conjures Up Fake Postage Stamp to Spread Ukraine Antisemitism Smear
Fact Check
July 28, 2022
I watched hundreds of flat-Earth videos to learn how conspiracy theories spread – and what it could mean for fighting disinformation
I watched hundreds of flat-Earth videos to learn how conspiracy theories spread – and what it could mean for fighting disinformation
Article
July 27, 2022
Russian information operation publishes new series of memes to spread where the ‘ukrobots congregate’
Russian information operation publishes new series of memes to spread where the ‘ukrobots congregate’
Brief
July 22, 2022
Ukrainian State Special Communications on "flanking" and disinformation
Ukrainian State Special Communications on "flanking" and disinformation
Update
July 22, 2022
Russian information operation publishes memes to spread where ‘ukrobots congregate’
Russian information operation publishes memes to spread where ‘ukrobots congregate’
Report
July 22, 2022
Network of Fact-Checkers Unites to Stem Flow of Disinformation
Network of Fact-Checkers Unites to Stem Flow of Disinformation
Article
July 20, 2022
Does Savita's death give a bleak window into a post-Roe future or is it a false story used by pro-choice activists
Does Savita's death give a bleak window into a post-Roe future or is it a false story used by pro-choice activists
July 18, 2022
Decrying Nazism – even when it's not there – has been Russia's 'Invade country for free' card
Decrying Nazism – even when it's not there – has been Russia's 'Invade country for free' card
Research
July 14, 2022
Pro-Kremlin sources react to HIMARS with everything from comparisons to Hiroshima to denying they're helpful at all
Pro-Kremlin sources react to HIMARS with everything from comparisons to Hiroshima to denying they're helpful at all
July 14, 2022
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June 2022
Putin’s propaganda is rooted in Russian history – and that's why it works
Putin’s propaganda is rooted in Russian history – and that's why it works
Research
June 30, 2022
The Polish Foreign Ministry received a fake letter from alleged colleagues from Ukraine
The Polish Foreign Ministry received a fake letter from alleged colleagues from Ukraine
Brief
June 18, 2022
Pro-Kremlin media pits Germans against Ukrainians saying Germans did not like Zelenskyy's ultimatum to Scholz. 89% of Germans support Ukraine.
Pro-Kremlin media pits Germans against Ukrainians saying Germans did not like Zelenskyy's ultimatum to Scholz. 89% of Germans support Ukraine.
Disinfo
June 16, 2022
Pro-Kremlin media deflects blame for the coming famine, portraying Russia, Turkey, France, Germany, as do-gooders averting the crisis
Pro-Kremlin media deflects blame for the coming famine, portraying Russia, Turkey, France, Germany, as do-gooders averting the crisis
Update
June 14, 2022
Appendix for “What to know about gas prices, what's driving up the price, and a future threat lurking therein”
Appendix for “What to know about gas prices, what's driving up the price, and a future threat lurking therein”
Research
June 13, 2022
Advisor to the mayor of Mariupol warns that Russians are preparing a “human shield”
Advisor to the mayor of Mariupol warns that Russians are preparing a “human shield”
Report
June 12, 2022
Pro-Kremlin outlets boost content that casts doubt on Ukrainian rape victims
Pro-Kremlin outlets boost content that casts doubt on Ukrainian rape victims
Report
June 9, 2022
Ukrainian intelligence obtain documents from FSB, detailing reasons for Russian propaganda failures
Ukrainian intelligence obtain documents from FSB, detailing reasons for Russian propaganda failures
Report
June 7, 2022
Polish-language Telegram channels spread anti-refugee narratives
Polish-language Telegram channels spread anti-refugee narratives
Research
June 1, 2022
Requests for U.S. Person Identities in Intelligence Reports During the 2016 Presidential-Election Period and the Ensuing Presidential-Transition Period
Requests for U.S. Person Identities in Intelligence Reports During the 2016 Presidential-Election Period and the Ensuing Presidential-Transition Period
FOIA
June 1, 2022
US military hackers conducting offensive operations in support of Ukraine, says head of Cyber Command
US military hackers conducting offensive operations in support of Ukraine, says head of Cyber Command
News
June 1, 2022
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May 2022
Chinese and Russian propaganda work in tandem to blame the West for war in Ukraine
Chinese and Russian propaganda work in tandem to blame the West for war in Ukraine
Research
May 29, 2022
Russian blockade of Ukraine's grain exports may require U.S. intervention, general says
Russian blockade of Ukraine's grain exports may require U.S. intervention, general says
News
May 29, 2022
Poland in the eyes of Russian propaganda - from the "hyena of Europe" to the "Nazi hegemon of Central and Eastern Europe"
Poland in the eyes of Russian propaganda - from the "hyena of Europe" to the "Nazi hegemon of Central and Eastern Europe"
Report
May 29, 2022
Ukraine has been successful in its information operations recently not least because it “permitted the soldiers to speak"
Ukraine has been successful in its information operations recently not least because it “permitted the soldiers to speak"
Research
May 28, 2022
Why unlikely events spur conspiracy theories and how to tell which are real
Why unlikely events spur conspiracy theories and how to tell which are real
Research
May 28, 2022
Compilation of Countries’ Statements Calling Russian Actions in Ukraine “Genocide”
Compilation of Countries’ Statements Calling Russian Actions in Ukraine “Genocide”
Update
May 27, 2022
War criminals identified: identification data of scouts of the Russian 64th Motorized Rifle Brigade. Part 2
War criminals identified: identification data of scouts of the Russian 64th Motorized Rifle Brigade. Part 2
Research
May 27, 2022
Winning the Web: How Beijing Exploits Search Results to Shape Views of Xinjiang and COVID-19
Winning the Web: How Beijing Exploits Search Results to Shape Views of Xinjiang and COVID-19
Report
May 27, 2022
Russia posts proof-of-life style videos where Ukrainians read from script and claim to have undergone "denazification"
Russia posts proof-of-life style videos where Ukrainians read from script and claim to have undergone "denazification"
Update
May 27, 2022
The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China
The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China
Brief
May 27, 2022
No, Russia Has Not Brought ‘Security and Stability’ to Mali
No, Russia Has Not Brought ‘Security and Stability’ to Mali
Fact Check
May 27, 2022
False from Russia: Japan’s Opposition to War in Ukraine is an ‘Alliance with Nazism’
False from Russia: Japan’s Opposition to War in Ukraine is an ‘Alliance with Nazism’
Fact Check
May 27, 2022
Fact-checking Marco Rubio claim that no guns used in mass shootings were bought online
Fact-checking Marco Rubio claim that no guns used in mass shootings were bought online
Fact Check
May 27, 2022
Facebook’s new data-sharing plans raise old concerns
Facebook’s new data-sharing plans raise old concerns
Article
May 26, 2022
As war rages on in Ukraine, why aren’t the Dutch talking about MH-17?
As war rages on in Ukraine, why aren’t the Dutch talking about MH-17?
Article
May 26, 2022
The Legal Challenges Presented by Seizing Frozen Russian Assets
The Legal Challenges Presented by Seizing Frozen Russian Assets
Article
May 26, 2022
Unsubstantiated: Ukraine Mined a Chemical Plant to Blame Russians
Unsubstantiated: Ukraine Mined a Chemical Plant to Blame Russians
Fact Check
May 26, 2022
China is on a path to becoming a global military power; that path goes through Africa
China is on a path to becoming a global military power; that path goes through Africa
Article
May 26, 2022
Lessons from Russian and Chinese COVID Information Operations
Lessons from Russian and Chinese COVID Information Operations
Research
May 26, 2022
Ukraine war: Crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad
Ukraine war: Crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad
Article
May 26, 2022
Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 25, 2022 expediting citizenship for Ukrainians
Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 25, 2022 expediting citizenship for Ukrainians
Update
May 25, 2022
Listed massacres from graniru.org
Listed massacres from graniru.org
Brief
May 25, 2022
Fascist Fashion: How Mainstream Businesses Enable the Sale of Far-Right Merchandise
Fascist Fashion: How Mainstream Businesses Enable the Sale of Far-Right Merchandise
Research
May 24, 2022
Wagner Group, Yevgeniy Prigozhin, and Russia's Disinformation in Africa
Wagner Group, Yevgeniy Prigozhin, and Russia's Disinformation in Africa
Report
May 24, 2022
Peaceful Transnistria expects aggression from the West
Peaceful Transnistria expects aggression from the West
Report
May 23, 2022
Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it's behind on information war capabilities
Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it's behind on information war capabilities
Article
May 20, 2022
Why The Entire Ad Supply Chain Is At Fault For Disinformation
Why The Entire Ad Supply Chain Is At Fault For Disinformation
Article
May 20, 2022
Pro-Russia online operatives falsely claimed Zelensky committed suicide in an effort to sway public opinion, cybersecurity firm
Pro-Russia online operatives falsely claimed Zelensky committed suicide in an effort to sway public opinion, cybersecurity firm
News
May 19, 2022
Twitter increases its efforts to moderate content about the war in Ukraine, citing disinformation concerns
Twitter increases its efforts to moderate content about the war in Ukraine, citing disinformation concerns
Update
May 19, 2022
New Evidence Shows How Russian Soldiers Executed Men in Bucha
Research
May 19, 2022
Russian Political Warfare Is a Rising Menace
Russian Political Warfare Is a Rising Menace
Research
May 18, 2022
Trending articles in the Russian information ecosystem
Trending articles in the Russian information ecosystem
Report
May 18, 2022
Pro-Kremlin actors want to associate extremism in the US with Ukraine
Pro-Kremlin actors want to associate extremism in the US with Ukraine
Update
May 15, 2022
Russian TV jokes about missiles hitting London as Putin's propaganda reaches a new level
Russian TV jokes about missiles hitting London as Putin's propaganda reaches a new level
News
May 14, 2022
Bioweapons, extremists, and collusion—a digest of Kremlin propaganda - May 11
Bioweapons, extremists, and collusion—a digest of Kremlin propaganda - May 11
Update
May 11, 2022
Russia claims Kremlin-installed leaders in Kherson want to join Russia, sidestepping a referendum
Russia claims Kremlin-installed leaders in Kherson want to join Russia, sidestepping a referendum
Fact Check
May 11, 2022
Russia falsely claims Ukraine ‘repeated’ the ‘Bucha provocation’ in Kharkiv
Russia falsely claims Ukraine ‘repeated’ the ‘Bucha provocation’ in Kharkiv
Report
May 10, 2022
An inauthentic network used a popular Twitter hashtag to spread pro-war narratives on Twitter in the first days of the Ukraine war
An inauthentic network used a popular Twitter hashtag to spread pro-war narratives on Twitter in the first days of the Ukraine war
Article
May 10, 2022
Reminder: Watch out for fake Telegram channels and a list of official Ukraine channels
Reminder: Watch out for fake Telegram channels and a list of official Ukraine channels
Update
May 10, 2022
Videos in Spanish created by Kremlin outlets reappear on YouTube despite restrictions
Videos in Spanish created by Kremlin outlets reappear on YouTube despite restrictions
Research
May 10, 2022
Russia has a cadre of readied excuses to deny death benefits to dead soldiers’ families
Russia has a cadre of readied excuses to deny death benefits to dead soldiers’ families
Report
May 7, 2022
Russia continues trying to provoke a fight between Ukraine and Poland, conspiracy theories included
Russia continues trying to provoke a fight between Ukraine and Poland, conspiracy theories included
Update
May 6, 2022
Ukraine’s Military Created A Propaganda-Busting App That Tracks The Russian Soldier Death Toll In Real-Time
Ukraine’s Military Created A Propaganda-Busting App That Tracks The Russian Soldier Death Toll In Real-Time
Update
May 6, 2022
Russian propaganda falsely claims that disagreement is threatening to "split" Europe
Russian propaganda falsely claims that disagreement is threatening to "split" Europe
Update
May 6, 2022
Ukraine: Abduction of UK aid workers raises safety questions for humanitarian organizations
Ukraine: Abduction of UK aid workers raises safety questions for humanitarian organizations
Article
May 5, 2022
Russian information operations instruct users to flood Ukrainian reporting bots with disinformation
Russian information operations instruct users to flood Ukrainian reporting bots with disinformation
Update
May 5, 2022
Microinfluencer behind #IStandWithRussia push set up network years before the invasion
Microinfluencer behind #IStandWithRussia push set up network years before the invasion
Research
May 5, 2022
Russians are conducting a large-scale "filtering" of Ukrainian citizens in the temporarily occupied or surrounded territories
Russians are conducting a large-scale "filtering" of Ukrainian citizens in the temporarily occupied or surrounded territories
News
May 5, 2022
Chinese state-controlled accounts mentioned Elon Musk over 175x since April 1st
Chinese state-controlled accounts mentioned Elon Musk over 175x since April 1st
Report
May 4, 2022
Russian diplomats focused on gas, a conspiracy theory about Poland, and Transnistria
Russian diplomats focused on gas, a conspiracy theory about Poland, and Transnistria
Brief
May 4, 2022
Russian military may be able to eavesdrop on Ukrainian cell phone calls
Russian military may be able to eavesdrop on Ukrainian cell phone calls
Update
May 4, 2022
Russia Creates Ukraine Disaster, Then Claims Credit For ‘Humanitarian’ Aid
Russia Creates Ukraine Disaster, Then Claims Credit For ‘Humanitarian’ Aid
Fact Check
May 4, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s Historical Disinformation
Vladimir Putin’s Historical Disinformation
Brief
May 4, 2022
Mariupol Mayor says Russian soldiers force citizens to bury corpses in exchange for food
Mariupol Mayor says Russian soldiers force citizens to bury corpses in exchange for food
Update
May 3, 2022
Another level of Russian propaganda for Kosovo
Another level of Russian propaganda for Kosovo
Research
May 3, 2022
Russian influence operation targeting EU commissioners for pursuing embargo on Russian oil
Russian influence operation targeting EU commissioners for pursuing embargo on Russian oil
Report
May 3, 2022
COLDRIVER aka Callisto continues to use Gmail accounts to send credential phishing emails
COLDRIVER aka Callisto continues to use Gmail accounts to send credential phishing emails
Report
May 3, 2022
DISINFO: Putin blames global food insecurity on sanctions, not his brutal war of choice
DISINFO: Putin blames global food insecurity on sanctions, not his brutal war of choice
Brief
May 3, 2022
Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Vladimir Solovyov
Faces of Kremlin propaganda: Vladimir Solovyov
Report
May 3, 2022
Russia’s False Claims About Azovstal Evacuation
Russia’s False Claims About Azovstal Evacuation
Fact Check
May 2, 2022
How Ukrainians saved their Capital
How Ukrainians saved their Capital
Article
May 2, 2022
False Claim: The Chornobyl disaster was staged by the Americans
False Claim: The Chornobyl disaster was staged by the Americans
Disinfo
May 2, 2022
Lavrov says about Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage, "Hitler also had Jewish blood. That means absolutely nothing."
Lavrov says about Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage, "Hitler also had Jewish blood. That means absolutely nothing."
Disinfo
May 2, 2022
Erdogan, the Saudis, and Turkey’s Toy Judiciary
Erdogan, the Saudis, and Turkey’s Toy Judiciary
Fact Check
May 2, 2022
No evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause “fibrous lung clots”, contrary to the claim by Jane Ruby
No evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause “fibrous lung clots”, contrary to the claim by Jane Ruby
Fact Check
May 2, 2022
'Ghost Of Kyiv' Was NOT Killed In Battle Or Identified -- Mythical Aviator 'Embodies The Collective Spirit' Of Ukrainian Pilots
'Ghost Of Kyiv' Was NOT Killed In Battle Or Identified -- Mythical Aviator 'Embodies The Collective Spirit' Of Ukrainian Pilots
Fact Check
May 2, 2022
No proof that Ukraine President Zelenskyy owns a $35 million home in Florida
No proof that Ukraine President Zelenskyy owns a $35 million home in Florida
Fact Check
May 2, 2022
Pediatric Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, No Connection to COVID-19 Vaccination
Pediatric Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, No Connection to COVID-19 Vaccination
Fact Check
May 2, 2022
April 30 - The Pentagon trains the Ukrainian military and the exchange of prisoners
April 30 - The Pentagon trains the Ukrainian military and the exchange of prisoners
Update
May 1, 2022
Putin Wants to Stage Referenda in All Russian Speaking Parts of Ukraine to Create People's Republics Loyal to Moscow that the West "Can’t Exploit"
Putin Wants to Stage Referenda in All Russian Speaking Parts of Ukraine to Create People's Republics Loyal to Moscow that the West "Can’t Exploit"
Update
May 1, 2022
Case Studies in Response Options to Cyber Incidents Affecting U.S. Government Networks and Implications for Future Response
Case Studies in Response Options to Cyber Incidents Affecting U.S. Government Networks and Implications for Future Response
Report
May 1, 2022
As support for Ukraine accelerates, key US senators explore the next moves to prevent a Russian victory
As support for Ukraine accelerates, key US senators explore the next moves to prevent a Russian victory
Article
May 1, 2022
A Decade of Deceit: Examining over ten years of pro-Kremlin narratives from a single Twitter user
A Decade of Deceit: Examining over ten years of pro-Kremlin narratives from a single Twitter user
Research
May 1, 2022
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March 2022
Facebook’s Measures Against RT and Sputnik Fail to Address Root Problem of Information Warfare
Facebook’s Measures Against RT and Sputnik Fail to Address Root Problem of Information Warfare
Report
March 22, 2022
Russia changed its story about bioweapons. China followed Russia’s lead.
Russia changed its story about bioweapons. China followed Russia’s lead.
Report
March 17, 2022
As the Flight MH17 trial begins, Russia, unlike Iran, refuses to admit guilt
As the Flight MH17 trial begins, Russia, unlike Iran, refuses to admit guilt
Report
March 3, 2022