Russia
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
How Russian YouTube copycat RUTUBE promotes pro-Kremlin narratives
RUTUBE’s mix of Kremlin narratives and entertainment has seen a surge of referral traffic since Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
Russian War Report: Pro-Kremlin sources amplify forged diplomatic letters targeting Ukrainian refugees
As Russian shelling of Ukranian forces and civilian infrastructure continues, Ukraine receives the first of many tanks promised by NATO allies.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels try to convince Latvians their government is ‘fascist’
Newly created pro-Kremlin Telegram channels target Russian speakers in Latvia
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Russian War Report: Wagner Group fights French ‘zombies’ in cartoon propaganda
Plus, more on Wagner's power struggles with the Russian defense ministry and Russia's apparent use of incendiary munitions in Kherson.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
Russian War Report: Russian military bloggers criticize Putin’s Orthodox Christmas ceasefire announcement
In the first days of 2023, Russia shelled civilian infrastructure in Ukraine before Russian President Putin called for a 36 hour ceasefire to observe Orthodox Christmas.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Russian War Report: Fierce fighting in Donetsk despite the onset of winter
While many had hoped Winter would slow the fighting in Ukraine, the conflict has continued and, in some cases including in Donetsk, intensified.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Dec 9, 2022
Russian War Report: Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels promote news of TV Rain losing broadcasting license in Latvia
The Latvian National Electronic Media Council revoked the broadcasting license of TV Rain, an independent Russian television channel, citing threats to Latvian national security.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Dec 2, 2022
Russian War Report: Russian Telegram channel spreads digitally modified photo of Poland’s prime minister
Russian Telegram channels disseminated a manipulated photo showing Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a monument during his visit to Ukraine.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia defends ‘traditional values,’ criminalizes LGBTQ ‘propaganda’
After two Polish citizens were killed by a missile, Poland and NATO both say the hit was not a Russian attack.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Russian War Report: Ukrainians celebrate in Kherson as Russia evacuates the city
As Russian forces retreat from Kherson, Ukrainians celebrate online and in-person. While the overall status of the withdrawal remains in flux, today’s footage shows Russia is no longer in control of the central parts of Kherson.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 4, 2022
Russian War Report: Kremlin-controlled outlet rehashes narrative that Poland plans to annex western Ukraine
Once again, Kremlin media alleged that Poland was preparing to annex western Ukraine. In April, the site responsible for the reporting was blocked in Poland.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
Russian War Report: Heavy fighting expected in Kherson as Prigozhin aims to boost Wagner operations
Heavy fighting expected in Kherson, while disinformation on Facebook continues. The Polish Senate also declares Russia a terrorist regime.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
