Potemkin Videos
Local people did not recognise their city in TV report showing Putin’s visit to Omsk in Siberia.
On Russian TV, It’s OK to be Racist, As Long As You Say Nice Things About Russia
Russian propaganda often uses Western racists, conspiracy theorists or other lunatics as experts – as long as they speak favourably about Russia and the Kremlin
Make Russia Look Successful – at Any Cost
Disinformation is often used to pump up the successes of the Russian state and Russia’s military.
‘Navalny Plays Football?’ Unlikely World Cup Joke Lights Up Social Media
Social media has been abuzz since Germany’s shock defeat to Mexico in their opening World Cup match on 17 June. For Russian spectators, the match yielded an additional surprise.
The Burrito Theft Theory
What happens when you transfer Russian disinformation tactics from the world of geopolitics to an everyday life conflict between two roommates?
Smile! You’re on Russian State TV
Social media users quickly questioned the authenticity of an image showing the North Korean leader shaking hands with Sergey Lavrov.
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