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A recurring pro-Kremlin narrative blames Ukraine and France for Russia’s full-scale invasion, and some Russian bloggers even call for assassinating their leaders.
Russia began the war in 2014 with the illegal annexation of Crimea and expanded it into a full-scale invasion in 2022.
Russia began the war in 2014 with the illegal annexation of Crimea and expanded it into a full-scale invasion in 2022.
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
A recurring pro-Kremlin narrative blames Ukraine and France for Russia’s full-scale invasion, and some Russian bloggers even call for assassinating their leaders.
Russia began the war in 2014 with the illegal annexation of Crimea and expanded it into a full-scale invasion in 2022.
Russia began the war in 2014 with the illegal annexation of Crimea and expanded it into a full-scale invasion in 2022.
Inspections and seizures of suspected sanctions-busting tankers have intensified across European waters.
Pro-Kremlin narratives portray these actions as confrontation.
In reality, they are lawful enforcement responses to sanctions evasion and maritime risk.
#DontBeDeceived
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Pro-Kremlin narratives portray these actions as confrontation.
In reality, they are lawful enforcement responses to sanctions evasion and maritime risk.
#DontBeDeceived
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Sailing under false flag: Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ meets Europe’s resolve - EUvsDisinfo
Seizures of sanctions-busting oil tankers have triggered a new wave of disinformation from the Kremlin.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Inspections and seizures of suspected sanctions-busting tankers have intensified across European waters.
Pro-Kremlin narratives portray these actions as confrontation.
In reality, they are lawful enforcement responses to sanctions evasion and maritime risk.
#DontBeDeceived
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Pro-Kremlin narratives portray these actions as confrontation.
In reality, they are lawful enforcement responses to sanctions evasion and maritime risk.
#DontBeDeceived
euvsd.info/v2FbvV2f
euvsd.info
January 30, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Global risk reports agree on a clear message: FIMI, disinformation and misinformation have become systemic threats to democracies, economic stability and social cohesion. Strong public-interest media are a critical defence.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Global risk reports agree on a clear message: FIMI, disinformation and misinformation have become systemic threats to democracies, economic stability and social cohesion. Strong public-interest media are a critical defence.
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This narrative exaggerates Russian strikes to spread fear, project ‘superweapon’ myths, and undermine energy security confidence in the region.
Read the full debunk here: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/the-o...
Read the full debunk here: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/the-o...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This narrative exaggerates Russian strikes to spread fear, project ‘superweapon’ myths, and undermine energy security confidence in the region.
Read the full debunk here: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/the-o...
Read the full debunk here: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/the-o...
Another false Kremlin claim on Moldova’s energy security.
The facts:
▪️ Moldova stores ~22–23 million m³ of gas in Ukraine as strategic reserves
▪️ Moldova’s Energy Ministry confirmed the gas is safe
▪️ One Russian missile hit the Lviv region — no evidence of damage to gas storage
The facts:
▪️ Moldova stores ~22–23 million m³ of gas in Ukraine as strategic reserves
▪️ Moldova’s Energy Ministry confirmed the gas is safe
▪️ One Russian missile hit the Lviv region — no evidence of damage to gas storage
January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Another false Kremlin claim on Moldova’s energy security.
The facts:
▪️ Moldova stores ~22–23 million m³ of gas in Ukraine as strategic reserves
▪️ Moldova’s Energy Ministry confirmed the gas is safe
▪️ One Russian missile hit the Lviv region — no evidence of damage to gas storage
The facts:
▪️ Moldova stores ~22–23 million m³ of gas in Ukraine as strategic reserves
▪️ Moldova’s Energy Ministry confirmed the gas is safe
▪️ One Russian missile hit the Lviv region — no evidence of damage to gas storage
Think Telegram is playing by the rules? Think again!
From masked channels to using diplomatic status as legal cover, discover how Russian FIMI is slipping through the cracks of EU regulations.
Read the full deep dive: euvsdisinfo.eu/beyond-the-b...
From masked channels to using diplomatic status as legal cover, discover how Russian FIMI is slipping through the cracks of EU regulations.
Read the full deep dive: euvsdisinfo.eu/beyond-the-b...
January 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Think Telegram is playing by the rules? Think again!
From masked channels to using diplomatic status as legal cover, discover how Russian FIMI is slipping through the cracks of EU regulations.
Read the full deep dive: euvsdisinfo.eu/beyond-the-b...
From masked channels to using diplomatic status as legal cover, discover how Russian FIMI is slipping through the cracks of EU regulations.
Read the full deep dive: euvsdisinfo.eu/beyond-the-b...
Since it cannot win on the battlefield, Russia has relentlessly bombed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, weaponising hunger and basic human needs. Forcing Ukraine into surrender through civilian suffering appears to have become Russia’s central strategy in the war.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Since it cannot win on the battlefield, Russia has relentlessly bombed Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, weaponising hunger and basic human needs. Forcing Ukraine into surrender through civilian suffering appears to have become Russia’s central strategy in the war.
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A gentle reminder that Vladimir Putin rejected all peace deals in 2025, and would therefore be a horrible pick for any "Board of Peace".
January 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM
A gentle reminder that Vladimir Putin rejected all peace deals in 2025, and would therefore be a horrible pick for any "Board of Peace".
In 2026, the Russian economy is not yet in decline, but it is in real trouble.
Read the full article on EUvsDisinfo.eu:
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Read the full article on EUvsDisinfo.eu:
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January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
In 2026, the Russian economy is not yet in decline, but it is in real trouble.
Read the full article on EUvsDisinfo.eu:
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Read the full article on EUvsDisinfo.eu:
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Behind every fake headline is a network.
Russian disinformation runs on systems, proxies, and intermediaries
This report explains how to see the full picture.
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Russian disinformation runs on systems, proxies, and intermediaries
This report explains how to see the full picture.
Read on 👇
euvsdisinfo.eu/uploads/2026...
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Behind every fake headline is a network.
Russian disinformation runs on systems, proxies, and intermediaries
This report explains how to see the full picture.
Read on 👇
euvsdisinfo.eu/uploads/2026...
Russian disinformation runs on systems, proxies, and intermediaries
This report explains how to see the full picture.
Read on 👇
euvsdisinfo.eu/uploads/2026...
Pro-Kremlin outlets claim that “Bloomberg praised the ruble’s 2025 performance.”
In reality, Bloomberg warned that the unusually strong ruble could actually HURT Russia’s economy. As usual, Moscow is bending the truth and strips away the key context.
Read more on:
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In reality, Bloomberg warned that the unusually strong ruble could actually HURT Russia’s economy. As usual, Moscow is bending the truth and strips away the key context.
Read more on:
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January 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Pro-Kremlin outlets claim that “Bloomberg praised the ruble’s 2025 performance.”
In reality, Bloomberg warned that the unusually strong ruble could actually HURT Russia’s economy. As usual, Moscow is bending the truth and strips away the key context.
Read more on:
euvsdisinfo.eu/report/bloom...
In reality, Bloomberg warned that the unusually strong ruble could actually HURT Russia’s economy. As usual, Moscow is bending the truth and strips away the key context.
Read more on:
euvsdisinfo.eu/report/bloom...
Russian disinformation campaign 101:
1. Invent a fake story with zero evidence (e.g. a “terror attack” on Putin).
2. Activate all aligned media and proxies.
3. Repeat endlessly until some believe it.
Don't be deceived, read more on EUvsDisinfo:
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1. Invent a fake story with zero evidence (e.g. a “terror attack” on Putin).
2. Activate all aligned media and proxies.
3. Repeat endlessly until some believe it.
Don't be deceived, read more on EUvsDisinfo:
euvsdisinfo.eu/report/zelen...
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Russian disinformation campaign 101:
1. Invent a fake story with zero evidence (e.g. a “terror attack” on Putin).
2. Activate all aligned media and proxies.
3. Repeat endlessly until some believe it.
Don't be deceived, read more on EUvsDisinfo:
euvsdisinfo.eu/report/zelen...
1. Invent a fake story with zero evidence (e.g. a “terror attack” on Putin).
2. Activate all aligned media and proxies.
3. Repeat endlessly until some believe it.
Don't be deceived, read more on EUvsDisinfo:
euvsdisinfo.eu/report/zelen...
Russia is already targeting Armenia’s June 2026 elections, pushing anti-EU and anti-West narratives, claiming the West is “taking over” and planning election fraud - with zero evidence.
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has even hinted at a possible “SVO” in Armenia:
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has even hinted at a possible “SVO” in Armenia:
Russian propagandist Solovyov seems rattled by Russia losing influence where it once seemed untouchable. Now demands a new national doctrine and hints at an "SVO" in Armenia.
January 12, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Russia is already targeting Armenia’s June 2026 elections, pushing anti-EU and anti-West narratives, claiming the West is “taking over” and planning election fraud - with zero evidence.
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has even hinted at a possible “SVO” in Armenia:
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has even hinted at a possible “SVO” in Armenia:
Kremlin's false claim: “Ukraine is full of Nazis.”
Reality: Far-right groups got 2,15% and no seats support in 2019 elections. They have zero control over government or Zelenskyy.
In recent surveys, 55-80% of Ukrainian respondents reject giving up territory.
Don't be deceived.
Reality: Far-right groups got 2,15% and no seats support in 2019 elections. They have zero control over government or Zelenskyy.
In recent surveys, 55-80% of Ukrainian respondents reject giving up territory.
Don't be deceived.
January 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Kremlin's false claim: “Ukraine is full of Nazis.”
Reality: Far-right groups got 2,15% and no seats support in 2019 elections. They have zero control over government or Zelenskyy.
In recent surveys, 55-80% of Ukrainian respondents reject giving up territory.
Don't be deceived.
Reality: Far-right groups got 2,15% and no seats support in 2019 elections. They have zero control over government or Zelenskyy.
In recent surveys, 55-80% of Ukrainian respondents reject giving up territory.
Don't be deceived.
Allowing a single pre-approved question at a tightly stage-managed event does not demonstrate press freedom, nor does it override the reality of widespread censorship and repression of independent journalism in Russia.
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Don't be deceived. Visit EUvsDisinfo.eu.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Allowing a single pre-approved question at a tightly stage-managed event does not demonstrate press freedom, nor does it override the reality of widespread censorship and repression of independent journalism in Russia.
Don't be deceived. Visit EUvsDisinfo.eu.
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Don't be deceived. Visit EUvsDisinfo.eu.
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Russia systematically censors its information space: independent media are blocked or forced into exile, Facebook & Instagram are banned, and platforms like YouTube & X face throttling or state pressure. Journalists who challenge Kremlin narratives risk fines or prosecution.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Russia systematically censors its information space: independent media are blocked or forced into exile, Facebook & Instagram are banned, and platforms like YouTube & X face throttling or state pressure. Journalists who challenge Kremlin narratives risk fines or prosecution.
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Russia ranks 171st out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, placing it near the bottom globally. By contrast, the highest-ranked countries are overwhelmingly EU member states, including France.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Russia ranks 171st out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, placing it near the bottom globally. By contrast, the highest-ranked countries are overwhelmingly EU member states, including France.
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Questions at Putin’s press events are vetted in advance, and participation is tightly controlled by the Kremlin. Journalists are not free to ask unscripted or adversarial questions.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Questions at Putin’s press events are vetted in advance, and participation is tightly controlled by the Kremlin. Journalists are not free to ask unscripted or adversarial questions.
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Russian state-aligned media and the Portal Kombat disinformation/FIMI network are falsely claiming that press freedom is higher in Russia than in France because a French journalist was allowed to ask a question of Vladimir Putin.
This claim is both misleading and false. 🧵
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This claim is both misleading and false. 🧵
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Russian state-aligned media and the Portal Kombat disinformation/FIMI network are falsely claiming that press freedom is higher in Russia than in France because a French journalist was allowed to ask a question of Vladimir Putin.
This claim is both misleading and false. 🧵
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This claim is both misleading and false. 🧵
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Did you know that over the past 10 years, with nearly 20,000 cases, EUvsDisinfo has become the world’s largest database of Russian disinformation operations?
If there’s a false claim from the Kremlin, chances are we’ve already covered it.
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If there’s a false claim from the Kremlin, chances are we’ve already covered it.
Check it out: euvsdisinfo.eu/disinformati...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Did you know that over the past 10 years, with nearly 20,000 cases, EUvsDisinfo has become the world’s largest database of Russian disinformation operations?
If there’s a false claim from the Kremlin, chances are we’ve already covered it.
Check it out: euvsdisinfo.eu/disinformati...
If there’s a false claim from the Kremlin, chances are we’ve already covered it.
Check it out: euvsdisinfo.eu/disinformati...
In 2025, Russian disinformation focused on projecting strength despite growing limits. Kremlin media inflated minor battlefield gains in Ukraine into major victories to mask military and economic strain and offset real weaknesses ahead of negotiations.
Full article:
euvsdisinfo.eu/2025-in-revi...
Full article:
euvsdisinfo.eu/2025-in-revi...
December 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In 2025, Russian disinformation focused on projecting strength despite growing limits. Kremlin media inflated minor battlefield gains in Ukraine into major victories to mask military and economic strain and offset real weaknesses ahead of negotiations.
Full article:
euvsdisinfo.eu/2025-in-revi...
Full article:
euvsdisinfo.eu/2025-in-revi...
Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year from EUvsDisinfo!
... and, as always - don't be deceived!
... and, as always - don't be deceived!
December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year from EUvsDisinfo!
... and, as always - don't be deceived!
... and, as always - don't be deceived!