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September 30, 2019

Sputnik and RT Manipulation in Arabic: Al Rukban as a “Nazi Camp”

Russian outlets demonise the United States for the dire situation in Al Rukban camp, which is being targeted by Assad's forces. Here is how the narratives have spread in the Arabic language.

News and Analysis

September 11, 2017

Three Things You Should Know About RT and Sputnik

RT (Russia Today) and Sputnik are the two foreign language flagships of Russia’s campaign to influence international public opinion. Both outlets present themselves as media that provide alternative views to the mainstream in international news reporting. However, before accepting this premise, three fundamental differences between these outlets and what is…

News and Analysis

March 04, 2022

The Kremlin’s weapons of deception: 7 things you need to know about RT and Sputnik

The European Union has adopted sanctions against RT and Sputnik. These are seven things you need to know about the Kremlin's weapons of deception.

News and Analysis

December 04, 2020

Pro-Kremlin media as a marketing tool: promoting Sputnik V vaccine in Latin America

Promoting Sputnik V vaccine to Latin American audiences pro-Kremlin media follow a disciplined approach: heavy coverage of the growing global COVID-19 infection rates is followed with constant messaging about the successes of the Sputnik V vaccine and failures of other vaccine producers.

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May 26, 2020

Sputnik Srbija Narratives Fuel East-West Division in Western Balkans, NATO STRATCOM Report Finds

Sputnik Srbija emphasises division in the Western Balkans, presenting pro-Western forces as ‘weak’ and ‘corrupt’, aiming to subordinate their neighbours.

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October 23, 2017

Blacklists and Foreign Agents: Russia Targets US Media In Retaliation For RT Probe

Moscow threatening Russia-based U.S. media outlets over U.S. probe into RT and Sputnik.

News and Analysis

December 02, 2016

Perceptions matter

EU citizens believe that there is considerable work to be done in ensuring the independence of their media. This paves the way for alternative news sources, such as RT and Sputnik.

News and Analysis

December 20, 2019

Attacking Estonia instead of Paying Office Rent

Russian authorities, even President Putin himself, lashes out against Estonia as the country is forcing the office of the disinformation outlet Sputnik to close.

News and Analysis

June 17, 2016

Great expectations

In its coverage of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Sputnik’s tries to raise expectations and illustrate a split among EU Member States.

News and Analysis

July 29, 2019

Lie, Manipulate, Spread, Change, Spread Again

Sputnik Polska as the tip of the iceberg of a disinformation campaign.