Politics & Diplomacy
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Divisive ad campaign targets candidates ahead of Colombian presidential primary
Two Facebook pages promoted paid campaigns sharing homophobic, manipulated, and false content.
Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia escalates nuclear and chemical false-flag allegations
On March 9, Russia escalated their claims that Ukraine intended to use nuclear or biological weapons against Russia and that capturing nuclear power plants were to "prevent" such attempts.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Russian War Report: Kremlin recycles old narratives to claim Ukraine is constructing dirty bombs and bioweapons
In a further attempt to justify its invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin once again accused Ukraine of provoking Russia by developing dirty bombs and biological weapons.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Russian War Report: Global crackdown on Russian state-affiliated media continues as Russia blocks Facebook
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, governments and corporations have implemented new regulations and policies to mitigate the reach of Russian state-affiliated media within their borders and on their services.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Mar 2, 2022
Russian War Report: Social platforms crack down on Kremlin media as Kremlin demands compliance
Google, Meta, and Twitter are taking action against Russian state-owned media accounts to limit the spread of harmful information online.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Tue, Mar 1, 2022
Top comments on Chinese social media criticize the West while supporting Putin
Most popular comments on Weibo and Bilibili express support for Russia invading Ukraine.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia retaliates against anti-war celebrities as social platforms crack down on Russian media
Meta, Patreon, and Twitter are taking action against Russian accounts, while Russian celebrities are facing pushback for their views, according to the Council's open-source researchers.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Lukashenka regime undermines Belarusian opposition prior to referendum
Government critics lack a unified strategy as constitutional referendum gets underway.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Russian War Report: Belarus joins conflict against Ukraine
The Council's open-source researchers break down the Kremlin's latest moves online and on the battlefield in its war in Ukraine.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Russian outlets steadily increased claims that Ukraine will start a war
Russian media mentions of “Ukrainian aggression” narratives increased 50 percent in January 2022 compared with the two prior months.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Russian War Report: Despite debunking of false flags, Putin recognizes breakaway republics
The Council's open-source researchers break down how the Kremlin is seeking to justify incursions in Ukraine, and where the troops are moving.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Pro-Russian Facebook assets in Mali coordinated support for Wagner Group, anti-democracy protests
Coordinated network promoted military junta in months leading up to France’s decision to withdraw from the country.
by Jean le Roux