Russia
Thu, Jul 7, 2022
Cracks emerge in Russia’s ‘Digital Iron Curtain’
Kremlin-controlled outlets maintain presence on Facebook and Twitter despite the platforms being banned in Russia.
Tue, Feb 8, 2022
Russian War Report: Missile battalion confirmed in Belarus
The Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab tracks the latest Russian military movements and other developments in the Kremlin's hybrid war against Ukraine.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Jun 3, 2021
Inauthentic Facebook assets promoted Russian interests in Sudan
Network with links to Russia’s Internet Research Agency promoted oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russian naval presence in Sudan
by Tessa Knight
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
Operation Secondary Infektion
A Russian-based information operation used fake accounts, forged documents, and dozens of online platforms to spread stories.
Fri, Jun 7, 2019
From Policeman to Mercenary: Portrait of a Wagner Fighter
Andrey Karpov worked in military intelligence for Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
#ZapadWatch: Russian Troops in Belarus
First contingents arrive ahead of major exercise
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Kremlin and Alt-Right Share “Nazi” Narrative
U.S. activists echo Kremlin’s argument on Ukrainian Nazis and American hypocrisy
Thu, Aug 17, 2017
Into the Uncanny Valley of Fake News
A case study in how a cluster of websites managed to pose as legitimate sources and, despite being exposed, got away with it
by Ben Nimmo
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
Same Donetsk Chemical Factory, Different Fire
Incident-prone factory continues to pose environmental and health hazards in the Donbas
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
#ZapadWatch: Russian Snap Drills Close to NATO Borders
Late, sparse, and inaccurate info from the Ministry of Defense raises concerns for the upcoming Zapad 2017
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
Choo-Chooshka? New Russian Railway and Military Movement on the Ukrainian Border
Open source evidence suggests the potential for a buildup of forces
Fri, Aug 11, 2017
#MeanwhileInTheArctic: Russia’s Northern Fleet Gets an Upgrade
Russian surface-to-air missile systems seen in Syria are now appearing much farther north