A forever war, more repression, Putin for life? Russia's bleak post-election outlook
Putin's war in Ukraine is considered his bloodiest gamble, and he seeks to link Russia's future to the outcome.
Despite facing opposition and potential loss, Putin is expected to claim a mandate in the upcoming elections through manipulation and propaganda. [ more ]
Vladimir Putin to be interviewed by a Western journalist? It's not as good as it sounds - Poynter
Tucker Carlson is set to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking Putin's first interview with a Western journalist since Russia attacked Ukraine in 2022.
Carlson has been critical of the United States' involvement in the region and blames Western media for not properly covering the impacts of the war. [ more ]
Decoding Putin's obsessive ideas' in the Tucker Carlson interview
Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Tucker Carlson that ending the invasion of Ukraine is simple: stop supplying weapons and the fighting will stop.
Putin wanted Carlson to urge Republicans to stop supporting Ukraine and focus on domestic issues. [ more ]
Poland charges 16 after dismantling Russian spy ring
Poland has charged 16 foreigners with espionage, accusing them of conducting sabotage and propaganda activities under the direction of Russian intelligence.
The spy ring was dismantled earlier this year, and the suspects have confessed to the charges.
The tasks assigned to the suspects included identifying military facilities, monitoring trains transporting military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and preparing for train derailments. [ more ]
Eastern European countries send warning signal to Ireland on Russian propaganda
Russia aims to impact and destabilize countries supporting Ukraine through propaganda and disinformation.
Russian narratives can easily spread through social media, and efforts to label and identify Russian state media accounts have been incomplete and ineffective. [ more ]
The Two Impeachment Treason Trip: Ukraine Charges Rudy Giuliani's Sources - emptywheel
Three individuals in Ukraine have been charged with treason for allegedly taking $10 million from Russia's GRU to discredit Ukraine and spread fake news.
Rudy Giuliani's trip to Kyiv in December 2019 to obtain dirt from one of the individuals charged is linked to the propaganda described in the announcement. [ more ]
Foreign adversaries using AI to push disinformation, crumble election process, US warns
Foreign actors are using generative AI tools to conduct propaganda campaigns aimed at influencing U.S. elections and exacerbating partisan tensions. [ more ]
Tory Party Goes Full MAGA': Backlash Over Tory Ad Attacking Mayor Sadiq Khan
The Conservative Party faced backlash for an ad targeting London mayor Sadiq Khan, making false claims about crime statistics and enforcement tactics.
Critics and experts pointed out that the video was filled with inaccuracies and amateur propaganda, comparing the tactics to those of former U.S. President Donald Trump. [ more ]
'I repeatedly failed to win any awards': my doomed career as a North Korean novelist
North Korea has an elaborate bureaucracy for artistic production, with literature being one of the most important cultural products
Aspiring writers in North Korea must register with the Korean Writers' Union and follow strict rules regarding the depiction of leaders and the party in their works
Returning zainichi Koreans were a propaganda tool for the North Korean regime, but faced suspicion and prejudice [ more ]
Silicon Valley congressional candidate tied to fake newspaper - San Jose Spotlight
A congressional candidate in Silicon Valley is connected to a fake newspaper called The South Bay Chronicle.
The paper is peddling propaganda and misinformation while attacking Rep. Zoe Lofgren and promoting Charlene Nijmeh, one of Lofgren's political challengers. [ more ]
French security experts identify Moscow-based disinformation network
French experts have identified a Moscow-based network spreading propaganda and disinformation in western Europe.
The network, named Portal Kombat, includes at least 193 sites disseminating pro-Russian propaganda and targeting those propagating conspiracy theories. [ more ]
Steve Bannon hawks disinformation to support Trump as legal troubles mount
Steve Bannon is playing an influential role in the propaganda circles around Donald Trump as he seeks to return to the White House, despite facing several legal problems.
Bannon is spreading election disinformation on his podcast to help Trump win the presidency again and promote a Maga-heavy policy agenda, which experts say endangers democracy. [ more ]
Tucker Carlson interview with Putin to test EU law regulating tech companies
The EU's Digital Services Act requires tech companies like X and Facebook to remove illegal or harmful content from their platforms.
The EU is concerned that an interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin could be used as part of Putin's information war and spread propaganda on social media. [ more ]
The best adverts of the 1940s, as picked by experts
The adverts of the 1940s can be divided into two categories: powerful propaganda during the war, and consumer ads after the war.
The Dig for Victory campaign in Britain during the war encouraged citizens to grow their own food and reflected a sense of resilience and connection to nature. [ more ]
Serbian politician Vladimir Krsljanin advocates for close cooperation between Serbia and Russia and presents a view of the world sympathetic to many Serbians.
Serbian media outlets, including Kremlin-controlled Sputnik Serbia and RT Balkan, contribute to the spread of pro-Russian propaganda in Serbia. [ more ]
Ukraine war: Locals forced to take Russian passports, report says
The Kremlin is forcing Ukrainians in occupied territories to become Russian through denial of healthcare, free movement, and basic services unless they take up Russian citizenship.
Pro-Russian propaganda is pervasive in the occupied lands, putting pressure on Ukrainians to assimilate as Russians.
Refugees report instances of being denied medical treatment and other services unless they obtain Russian passports. [ more ]
TikTok was slammed for its pro-Palestine hashtags. But it's not alone.
The number of TikTok videos with the #freepalestine hashtag is higher than those with #standwithisrael.
Facebook and Instagram also show a similar gap in favor of pro-Palestinian content.
The consistency of pro-Palestinian content across social networks undermines claims that TikTok is being manipulated by the Chinese government. [ more ]