In April 2024, Russia announced the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) as a countermeasure to perceived Western disinformation. Co-founded by TASS and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Dialog Regions", both closely tied to the Kremlin, it has faced criticism from established fact-checkers who cite its lack of transparency and one-sided narratives. GFCN is positioned as a civic initiative to undermine the West's disinformation campaigns, especially ahead of Russia's presidential elections, yet its origins raise questions about its commitment to unbiased fact-checking standards.
In 2024, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), claiming to counter Western disinformation while being aligned with Kremlin interests.
The GFCN, co-founded by Kremlin-linked organizations, has been criticized for its lack of transparency and potential to spread biased narratives under the guise of fact-checking.
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