A sprawling Russian disinformation network—hiding under the classic name Pravda (Russian for Truth)—is zeroing in on countries across the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, and Central Europe. That’s the conclusion of a new report by the CIDC–Sensika Disinformation Observatory, the first instalment of its Strategic Information Threats Reports series. Pravda is a network of over…
In the void left by the EU’s ban on Russia Today and Sputnik, a new Russian disinformation machine has quietly taken their place. It’s called Pravda—a sprawling network of over 190 websites publishing in dozens of languages, from Serbian to Maori, and fine-tuned for search engine dominance. But the most telling feature isn’t its reach—it’s…
The report “Southport Stabbings and the Amplification of Misinformation on X” provides a focused examination of the first 24 hours following the tragic knife attack in Southport, UK, on July 29, 2024. During this critical period, the spread of disinformation was most intense, as far-right groups falsely claimed that the attacker was a Muslim immigrant….