Many Russians who are designated “foreign agents” by the government view it as another form of repression that makes living in the country, or returning to it, untenable.
Tag: Propaganda
The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Is a Myth, Ukraine Acknowledges
The legend of a pilot who shot down numerous Russian aircraft was one of the more successful pieces of propaganda in Ukraine’s information war.
China’s Covid Lockdown Outrage Tests Limits of Propaganda
Public anger and grief over the bungled lockdown in Shanghai is creating a credibility crisis for the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, and his zero Covid policies.
He Was a Penniless Donor to the Far Right. He Was Also a Russian Spy.
An investigation in Slovakia has exposed how Russian clandestine operations are trying to sow discord in Europe and create sympathy for Moscow over Ukraine.
Telegram: Where Russians Turn for Uncensored Ukraine News
Telegram is the platform of choice for Russians seeking to escape Moscow’s propaganda web. But can it last?
How Russian Disinformation Spreads Beyond Its Borders
A New York Times’ video team traveled to the breakaway region of Transnistria to find out what residents there believe about the war in Ukraine.
Russian Media Falsely Claims Ukraine Atrocity Images Are Fake
Russians are being shown some of the same distressing imagery from the war as the rest of the world, but with a big twist.
How US and Ukrainian Groups Pierce Putin’s Propaganda Bubble
U.S.-backed news outlets and Ukrainian activists use Cold War techniques and high-tech tactics to get news about the war to Russians.
China’s Echoes of Russia’s Alternate Reality Intensify Around the World
China’s officials and state media are increasingly parroting Russian propaganda organs on the war in Ukraine, undercutting U.S. and European diplomatic efforts, even after the killings in Bucha.
Images of Russian Atrocities Push West Toward Tougher Sanctions
President Biden called for Vladimir Putin to face trial for war crimes, and European officials will meet to consider possibly banning some Russian energy imports.