Russia
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Narrative and provocation: What Telegram had to say about the February attack on Chornobyl nuclear plant
Russian media and Telegram channels shifted blame onto Ukraine for the recent attack on the Chornobyl nuclear power plant and amplified narratives of potential nuclear escalation.
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 Valentin Châtelet and Amaury Lesplingart
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
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
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
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
Mon, Jan 6, 2025
DFRLab: a look back at 2024
Revisiting key milestones in DFRLab publishing over the last calendar year
by Andy Carvin
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
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
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
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
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
