Russian disinformation

Russia spreads disinformation about deadly drone strike on civilian bus near Bilopillia — CCD

Russian propagandists are spreading false claims that a drone strike targeted an “unmarked passenger bus near Tyotkino,” attempting to frame it as a military hit, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 10:33 PM

Russia launches major disinformation op targeting Poland’s election — HUR

Russia has intensified a large-scale information operation aimed at disrupting Poland’s presidential election, Ukraine’s military intelligence said on May 18.

18 May 2025, 03:56 PM

Putin’s ‘peacemaker’ performance fails to convince the West — Center for Counering Disinformation

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s attempt to position himself as a global “peacemaker” by declaring an Easter ceasefire has backfired, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) wrote on April 20.

21 April 2025, 08:35 AM

Russia spreads fakes about Ukrainian chemical weapons used in Kursk Oblast - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russian propaganda is once again pushing disinformation, alleging that Ukrainian Defense Forces used chemical weapons in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) wrote on April 3.

3 April 2025, 01:17 PM

Kremlin cynically blames Ukraine for explosion at Sudzha gas metering station

Ukraine was responsible for the explosion at a gas metering station in the city of Sudzha, Kursk Oblast, Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, claimed, propaganda outlet RIA-Novosti wrote on March 21.

21 March 2025, 02:52 PM

Russian propaganda floods popular AI chatbots, spreading disinformation — NewsGuard report

Russian disinformation networks are infiltrating popular AI chatbots, spreading propaganda that could mislead millions, a NewsGuard investigation reported by Axios on March 6 revealed.

8 March 2025, 06:50 PM

SBU: Russia escalates disinformation war against Ukraine

Russia’s intelligence services have significantly ramped up information and psychological operations (IPSO) in Ukraine, aiming to sow division and fuel unrest, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) reported on Feb. 21 via Telegram.

21 February 2025, 03:50 PM

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov denies plans for his dismissal

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, has dismissed rumors of his possible resignation, calling them an attempt to destabilize the country, BBC Ukraine reported on Nov. 29.

29 November 2024, 01:45 PM

Russia accuses Ukraine of false flag attack, Kyiv calls it blatant disinformation

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service has released a statement on Sep. 16 accusing Ukraine of planning a "provocation," allegedly orchestrated by U.S. advisors.

16 September 2024, 03:26 PM

Moldovan Foreign Ministry rejects Russian propaganda on eviction of Ukrainian men

Chisinau refuted the false claims by Russian propagandists about the immediate eviction of military-aged Ukrainians from the country, allegedly made by Foreign Minister Mihai Popschiu, according to an official statement from the Moldovan Foreign Ministry on its Telegram channel on July 30.

30 July 2024, 03:00 PM

Russian fakes about Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant construction aim to sow distrust in Ukrainian society

Russian propagandists are spreading new fakes about Ukrainian energy, in particular, about new power units construction at the Khmelnytskyi NPP (KhNPP) to undermine Ukraine's efforts to bolster its energy sector, the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) reported on Telegram on June 24.

25 June 2024, 12:23 PM

Germany launches task force to combat Kremlin-backed disinformation

Germany has established a special working group aimed at countering disinformation campaigns that threaten democracy and social cohesion, Bloomberg reported on June 18.

18 June 2024, 04:35 PM

Russia to spend $15 million in effort to discredit Ukrainian military intelligence in new propaganda campaign

Russian special services will spend $15 million on a new information and psychological operation (PSYOP) to discredit Ukrainian intelligence, Ukraine's HUR Military Intelligence reported on Telegram on June 7.

7 June 2024, 01:50 PM

Russian disinformation spreads via Telegram

Russian intelligence agencies have started using Telegram to recruit petty criminals to carry out sabotage in European capitals and to undermine support for Ukraine by spreading disinformation, Bloomberg reported on May 28.

29 May 2024, 12:00 PM

Ukraine denies preparing for peace talks with Russia in June

Information about Ukraine preparing for peace talks with Russia in June is not true and most likely spread by Russians, Center for Countering Disinformation of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported on Telegram on April 29.

29 April 2024, 05:10 PM

France dismisses Russia’s claims that it’s open for dialogue regarding Ukraine

France denied Russia’s claims that it expressed willingness to hold a dialogue on Ukraine or discuss possible peace talks in the call between two countries’ Defense Ministers on April 3, Reuters reported.

4 April 2024, 12:02 PM

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