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News and Analysis

May 20, 2020

EEAS SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE: SHORT ASSESSMENT OF NARRATIVES AND DISINFORMATION AROUND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (UPDATE 23 APRIL – 18 MAY)

In line with the previous EEAS Special Reports and based on publicly available information, this edition gives an overview of recent developments around COVID-19 related disinformation.

Disinformation Review

April 30, 2020

Flattening the Curve

The COVID-19 outbreak is still dominating in this week's caseload of pro-Kremlin disinformation, but some signs are showing that the topic is starting to become uncomfortable for the disinformation networks.

News and Analysis

May 18, 2020

Secret Labs and George Soros: COVID-19 Disinformation in the EU Eastern Partnership Countries

As COVID-19 spread across the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood, conspiracy theories, misleading information and disinformation followed in its wake.

News and Analysis

January 30, 2020

Conspiratorial Virus

The pro-Kremlin media continues to target Poland, while the newly identified respiratory virus brings new opportunities for disinformation.

Disinformation Review

July 02, 2020

Facebook Uses Ukrainian Nazis to Fight Russia, and Other Absurdities

It is sometimes refreshing to highlight how absurd, even laughable, pro-Kremlin disinformation can be. This week we take a look at some particularly outrageous cases.

News and Analysis

May 20, 2020

"Not Funny at All"

Bill Gates-bashing is back in the COVID-19 narrative on Russian state-controlled TV, paired with anti-vaccine messaging.

News and Analysis

December 02, 2020

EEAS SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE: Short Assessment of Narratives and Disinformation Around the COVID-19 Pandemic (UPDATE MAY - NOVEMBER)

In line with the previous EEAS Special Reports and based on publicly available information, this edition gives an overview of recent developments around COVID-19 related disinformation.

Figure of the Week

April 07, 2020

Figure of the Week: 8000

The EUvsDisinfo database has now surpassed 8000 disinformation cases, covering over 20 languages and averaging about 60 new cases per week.

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.

News and Analysis

September 17, 2023

Think Before You Share

No one wants to be the person who contaminates their friends’ social media feeds with conspiracy theories or disinformation. Use this list to make sure you stay ahead of disinformation!