Russian disinformation

NABU denies false Russian claims of “investigation” into Olena Zelenska

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) refuted Russian disinformation claims alleging that Ukraine’s first lady, Elena Zelenska, is under “investigation”, the agency wrote on May 17.

18 May, 10:47 AM

Moscow spreads fakes to derail Ukraine's growing ties with Gulf countries

Russia has intensified its propaganda, spreading fakes about Ukraine's alleged failures in cooperation with the Persian Gulf countries, and is expected to step up its disinfo campaign, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned on April 7.

7 April, 02:04 PM

Latvia rejects Moscow’s claim that Baltic states help Ukraine launch strikes on Russia

Latvia’s Defense Ministry rejected Russia’s claim that the Baltic states are allowing Ukraine to use their territory for attacks on Russia, according to a ministry press release issued on March 27.

27 March, 07:54 PM

Russia claims France, UK plotting nuclear bomb for Kyiv as peace talks stall

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service claimed that France and the United Kingdom are preparing to arm Ukraine with a nuclear bomb, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on Feb. 24.

24 February, 03:19 PM

Trump says he doesn’t believe Russia’s claim of Ukrainian strike on Putin’s residence

U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia’s claim that Ukraine struck dictator Vladimir Putin’s residence with a drone, Reuters reported on Jan. 5.

5 January, 10:47 AM

Ukraine debunks Russian claims of capturing Huliaipole, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s General Staff has dismissed Russian claims of capturing the cities of Huliaipole, Myrnohrad, and Pokrovsk as false, saying the statements do not match realities on the battlefield.

28 December 2025, 10:16 AM

Kremlin propagandists normalize terrorism abroad under 'mirror response' logic

A recent Russian state TV broadcast laid bare something that should no longer be ignored: the Kremlin’s domestic propaganda machine now speaks the language of terrorism — not metaphorically, but literally.

8 November 2025, 03:45 PM

Russia raises propaganda funding by 54% in 2026 budget — Ukraine’s MFA

Russia boosts 2026 propaganda funding by 54% despite military cuts, while Ukraine bolsters its information resilience, Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Oct. 19.

20 October 2025, 10:04 AM

Russia's new Orthodox messenger Zosima collects excessive personal data

Russia has launched a new “Orthodox messenger” app called Zosima, but it has already sparked controversy just days after its release, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 02:08 PM

Explosion disables major Kuibyshev–Lysychansk oil pipeline in Russia’s Saratov Oblast

A main oil pipeline, the Kuibyshev–Lysychansk line, was disabled in Russia’s Saratov Oblast after an explosion, sources in Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate told NV on Sept. 9.

9 September 2025, 05:47 PM

U.S. exits anti-disinformation deal with Europe—report

The United States has terminated the memorandum on countering foreign propaganda it signed with European countries last year, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 8, citing European officials.

9 September 2025, 01:19 AM

YouTube deletes major pro-Russian propaganda channel

YouTube has removed the channel of pro-Russian propagandist Diana Panchenko, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) announced on Aug. 13.

14 August 2025, 02:06 AM

Kremlin reuses anti-Ukraine tactics against U.S. leadership

The Kremlin is employing an information warfare strategy against U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that mirrors the tactics it has previously used against Ukraine and its allies, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Aug. 6.

7 August 2025, 10:52 AM

Ukrainian forces still defend Chasiv Yar as Russia spreads occupation fake

Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold positions in the city of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast, Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Grouping spokesperson Viktor Trehubov said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on July 31.

31 July 2025, 02:35 PM

Putin pushes false unity narrative to justify Ukraine invasion

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made a series of false claims about Ukraine during his June 20 address at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to an analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The think tank says these statements reflect a deliberate Kremlin disinformation campaign.

21 June 2025, 10:55 AM

Russia spreading false claim of Ukrainian air defense missile hitting Kyiv high-rise

Russia falsely claimed a Ukrainian air defense missile struck the Solomianskyi district apartment block in Kyiv during a June 17 attack to justify its war crimes, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) reported on Telegram.

18 June 2025, 05:13 PM

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

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