Bot networks. Online propaganda. “Troll farms”.
Hostile governments, and ideological factions spend millions to flood your news and social media with known untruths about what’s happening in Ukraine.
The good news: Today, it’s easier than ever to trace reports back to the source.
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Fact check: What is the truth behind Trump’s claims on Ukraine? | Euronews
Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Euroverify has debunked a series of false claims made by US President Donald Trump.
Fact check: What is the truth behind Trump’s claims on Ukraine? | Euronews
Zelenskyy is not a ‘dictator’ with 4% approval rating
The US does not provide Ukraine with more support than the EU
Russia is deploying significant military resources in Ukraine
Fact check: Ukraine elections, tax thresholds and viral masked men image
Under the terms of Ukraine’s constitution, elections cannot be held while the country is under martial law (which was declared by Mr Zelensky in February 2022 following Russia’s invasion, and has been extended multiple times by Ukraine’s parliament).
Experts have also noted a number of practical obstacles to holding elections – around one-fifth of the country is currently occupied by Russia, millions of Ukrainians are displaced or serving on front lines, and there are security concerns.
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How one year of disinformation has shaped the narrative of the Ukraine war online
On February 24, 2022, Russia began a full-scale invasion into Ukraine, triggering a war on the ground, but also an information war online. Since then, the FRANCE 24 Observers team has debunked 115 pieces of misinformation that have been shared in photos or videos online. But what are the main themes in these false narratives? And what techniques are used to misinform? Here’s a look back at this year in fake news.
Fact check: How propaganda denigrates Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees are portrayed in some media and social media channels as ungrateful, dangerous and parasitic. DW explains why such propagandist tactics often work – and how to recognize them for what they are.
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