Russia

Wed, Mar 12, 2025

Russia-linked Pravda network cited on Wikipedia, LLMs, and X

Pravda network content pollutes sources on multiple platforms, sparking worries of false claims and sanctioned content reaching global audiences

by Amaury Lesplingart and Valentin Chatelet

Artificial Intelligence Propaganda

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

Cross-platform, multilingual Russian operations promote pro-Kremlin content

The Russian influence operations Doppelganger and Operation Undercut utilized several tactics to spread content on X, TikTok, 9gag, and Americas Best Pics and Videos

by Valentin Châtelet, Ali Chenrose

Disinformation France

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Ukrainian biolabs: the never-ending narrative

The narrative about US-funded biolabs in Ukraine has been a regular weapon in the propagandist arsenal for over a decade. Now, it is seeking new avenues for growth

by Iryna Adam, Roman Osadchuk

Africa Media

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Russia’s so-called “Pravda” network expands worldwide 

The network formerly known as Portal Kombat added new domains and expanded its geographic reach over the last year

by Valentin Châtelet, Amaury Lesplingart

Propaganda Russia

Fri, Jan 31, 2025

How Russia throttled YouTube for domestic audiences

Russia has a long history of targeted platforms, and aimed its restrictions on the most popular video-sharing platform in the country

by Roman Osadchuk, Eto Buziashvili

Digital Policy Russia

Mon, Jan 6, 2025

DFRLab: a look back at 2024

Revisiting key milestones in DFRLab publishing over the last calendar year

by Andy Carvin

Europe Middle East

Fri, Dec 20, 2024

Oil laundering at sea: defeating Russia’s shadow fleet in the Mediterranean

Analysis: We must strengthen our collective OSINT capacity to track illicit Russian oil shipments and prevent them

by Dr. Giangiuseppe Pili, Dr. Gary C. Kessler, Alessio Armenzoni

Economic Sanctions Russia

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

Alternative European media spread pro-Kremlin narratives targeting Moldova vote

EU Reporter and EU Today's coverage appeared aimed at discrediting Moldova’s recent presidential election and EU integration referendum

by Daniela Calmis

Disinformation DNSLytics

Mon, Nov 25, 2024

Russian milbloggers employed nuclear scare tactics following Ukrainian incursion of Kursk

Telegram channels claimed that Ukraine intended to attack Russian nuclear power plants, then exploited a site visit by IAEA Director Rafael Grossi

by Roman Osadchuk, Iryna Adam

Disinformation Russia

Mon, Nov 4, 2024

Take the Bribe but Watch Your Back: Why Russia Imprisoned a Security Officer for Taking Cybercriminal Payoffs 

Russia imprisoned a security service officer for taking bribes from cybercriminals—showing not a willingness to crack down on cybercrime, but instead just how much the Kremlin wants to maintain its cybercrime protection racket.

by Justin Sherman

Combating Cybercrime Cybersecurity

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Analysis: Why Moldova is a make-or-break moment to combat Russian interference

Moldova upcoming presidential election and referendum on joining the EU is an urgent test for Russia's ability to interfere globally for its own geopolitical gain

by Mark Scott

Democracy Disinformation

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

Explainer: US catches Russia red-handed attempting to manipulate 2024 presidential election

US government agencies outlined significant actions taken against Kremlin-sponsored efforts to interfere with the election

by Dina Sadek, Graham Brookie

Elections Propaganda