News and analysis
The Fireworks of Pro-Kremlin Disinformation
Instead of reflecting on a complex and difficult history and Russia’s role in it, the pro-Kremlin media continues to attack those who do not blindly follow the myth of Soviet heroism.
read more
When You Can’t Trust a Liar is Lying – Whom Can You Trust?
Crimea-based pro-Kremlin disinformation outlet News Front publishes an article, describing the atrocities, performed by Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad and how “Putin’s Cyber Warriors obfuscate and confuse evidence for war crimes”. How come a “reliable” source of disinformation can suddenly be changing its policies?
read more
The Alphabet Book of Pro-Kremlin Disinformation (Part IV: S – Z)
Some key concepts and tropes in the curious realm of pro-Kremlin disinformation. Part IV: S – Z
read more
Journalistic Protests Against Disinformation
Russian independent journalists show how traditional journalistic virtues can challenge a state-sponsored disinformation campaign – even on that state’s home ground.
read moreDisinformation Review
The Fireworks of Pro-Kremlin Disinformation
Instead of reflecting on a complex and difficult history and Russia’s role in it, the pro-Kremlin media continues to attack those who do not blindly follow the myth of Soviet heroism.
read more SEE ALL REVIEWSEU vs Disinformation campaign
This website is part of a campaign to better forecast, address and respond to pro-Kremlin disinformation. The ‘EU versus Disinformation’ campaign is run by the European External Action Service East Stratcom Task Force. The team was set up after the EU Heads of State and Government stressed the need to challenge Russia’s ongoing disinformation campaigns. In March 2015, the European Council tasked the High Representative in cooperation with EU institutions and Member States to submit an action plan on strategic communication.
Disinformation Review
The flagship product of the EU vs Disinformation campaign, the Disinformation Review, was launched in November 2015. The Review brings you the latest news articles carrying key examples of how pro-Kremlin disinformation finds its way into the international information space, as well as news and analysis on the topic. The Review focuses on key messages carried in the media, which have been identified as providing a partial, distorted or false view or interpretation and/or spreading key pro-Kremlin messaging.
Disclaimer
The Disinformation Review does not necessarily imply that the outlet concerned is linked to the Kremlin or pro-Kremlin, or that it has intentionally sought to disinform. The Review analyses messages, not the messenger. If the message is a) false, which is determined by the facts and b) originating and in line with usual pro-Kremlin disinformation messaging, it is included in the product. The Review is a compilation of cases from the East StratCom Task Force’s wide network of contributors and therefore cannot be considered an official EU position. Have you found a mistake? Give us your feedback below or send us an e-mail.
Key statistics of disinformation
disinformation cases
reports of pro-Kremlin disinformation by country
key topics of disinformation collected
Follow us
Subscribe to our mailing list
- The Disinformation Review is sent through Mailchimp.com. See Mailchimp's privacy policy and find out more on how EEAS protects your personal data.