Russia
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
First Russian mercenary statue in Africa identified in the Central African Republic
Newly surfaced photos confirm a new statue commemorating Russian mercenaries in the heart of Bangui, CAR’s capital city.
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
2021: DFRLab’s year in review
The DFRLab's 2021 year in review: disinformation campaigns, troll farms, troop buildups, vaccine rumors, a failed insurrection, and more.
by Andy Carvin
Wed, Dec 8, 2021
How Russia is placing troops and equipment near the Ukraine border
Open-source evidence throughout 2021 shows Russian military buildup along Ukraine’s eastern borders and in Crimea.
Tue, Sep 21, 2021
Navalny’s “Smart Voting” election campaign undermined by fake apps and Telegram channels
Apps and Telegram channels impersonated their pro-Navalny counterparts, potentially redirecting voters away from strategic voting advice
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Weaponized: How rumors about COVID-19’s origins led to a narrative arms race
A joint research project from the Digital Forensic Research Lab and the Associate Press on information environments during the first six months of COVID-19.
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
