Without providing evidence, the Kremlin is pressing allegations that the U.S. operates labs in Ukraine and beyond. This week, it has called an investigative session in Geneva.
Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
The Long Tail of Covid-19 Disinformation
Almost all of Australia and New Zealand’s pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Yet the protests continue.
Spiders Are Caught in a Global Web of Misinformation
Researchers looked at thousands of spider news stories to study how sensationalized information spreads. Their findings could be broadly applicable.
Deniers, Enablers, Accepters
We break down elected Republicans into three groups, based on their stances toward false claims about the 2020 election.
Who Was Daria Dugina and What Were Her Beliefs?
Ms. Dugina, 29, had been placed under sanctions by the United States and Britain for spreading disinformation about Ukraine.
Who Was Daria Dugina and What Were Her Beliefs?
Ms. Dugina, 29, had been placed under sanctions by the United States and Britain for spreading disinformation about Ukraine.
How Russia Propaganda Is Reaching Beyond English Speakers
Social media companies have taken steps to restrict Russian state media accounts. But posts from those accounts still spread in Spanish, Arabic and other languages and in places outside the West.
Rumors Spread Quickly in Wartime Ukraine
While seemingly harmless, these tales may have their origins in Russian propaganda, according to analysts monitoring Russian disinformation campaigns in Ukraine.
Putin Is ‘Entirely Too Healthy,’ C.I.A. Director Says
There is no evidence that the Russian president is unwell, Western intelligence officials said, after the Kremlin denied rumors about his health.
Bigger Than Trump
Why election conspiracy theories have become central to the Republican Party.