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How Kremlin Propaganda Is Engineering Moldova’s Vote: Study of Key Narratives Targeting 2025 Elections
We analyzed pro-Kremlin manipulation and disinformation in Moldova's media space, including Telegram channels, during the election campaign.
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How Kremlin Propaganda Is Engineering Moldova’s Vote: Study of Key Narratives Targeting 2025 Elections. In our analysis we identified pro-Kremlin outlets and Telegram channels and their narratives targeting elections in #Moldova #Disinformation #MoldovaElections insightnews.media/how-kremlin-...
From Moscow to the EU: How disinformation about Pokrovsk flooded Europe. Russian propaganda about “encirclement” and “mass surrender” of Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk instantly spread through a network of pro-Russian proxy media outlets across European countries. insightnews.media/from-moscow-...
From Moscow to the EU: How disinformation about Pokrovsk flooded Europe
We disclose how Russia operates: the offensive of Russian troops on Pokrosvk is backed by coordinated with disinformation attacks in Europe.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
From Moscow to the EU: How disinformation about Pokrovsk flooded Europe. Russian propaganda about “encirclement” and “mass surrender” of Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk instantly spread through a network of pro-Russian proxy media outlets across European countries. insightnews.media/from-moscow-...
Russia Labels Criticism as “Russophobia” in Attack on Pakistani Daily. Russian Embassy in Pakistan accused The Frontier Post of promoting “Western propaganda narratives.” Accusation shows growing global pattern in which Moscow brands critical coverage of its war in Ukraine as “Russophobia.”
Russia Labels Criticism as “Russophobia” in Attack on Pakistani Daily
Russia accuses Pakistan’s Frontier Post of “Russophobia,” exposing Moscow’s global strategy to dismiss independent journalism as Western propaganda.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Russia Labels Criticism as “Russophobia” in Attack on Pakistani Daily. Russian Embassy in Pakistan accused The Frontier Post of promoting “Western propaganda narratives.” Accusation shows growing global pattern in which Moscow brands critical coverage of its war in Ukraine as “Russophobia.”
How the Kremlin Uses Gaming to Spread Propaganda and Militarize Youth. A new report from Ukrainian research group LingvaLexa reveals how the Kremlin is weaponizing the video game industry to spread propaganda, glorify war, and militarize young audiences. insightnews.media/how-the-krem...
How the Kremlin Uses Gaming to Spread Propaganda and Militarize Youth
A new report reveals how the Kremlin uses gaming and esports to spread propaganda, recruit youth, and embed militarization in virtual entertainment.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
How the Kremlin Uses Gaming to Spread Propaganda and Militarize Youth. A new report from Ukrainian research group LingvaLexa reveals how the Kremlin is weaponizing the video game industry to spread propaganda, glorify war, and militarize young audiences. insightnews.media/how-the-krem...
European Democracy Shield: EU Unveils New Plan to Counter Russian Disinformation. This initiative is designed to protect the EU from foreign interference, online manipulation, and disinformation campaigns—with a particular focus on Russian hybrid attacks. insightnews.media/european-dem...
European Democracy Shield: EU Launches Plan To Counter Disinformation
The EU unveils the European Democracy Shield to combat Russian disinformation, protect elections, and strengthen democratic resilience.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
European Democracy Shield: EU Unveils New Plan to Counter Russian Disinformation. This initiative is designed to protect the EU from foreign interference, online manipulation, and disinformation campaigns—with a particular focus on Russian hybrid attacks. insightnews.media/european-dem...
Google Exposes Massive Russian Propaganda Surge After Drone Incident. A significant wave of Russian disinformation in Poland erupted within hours of the September drone incursion into Polish airspace, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group insightnews.media/google-expos...
Google Exposes Massive Russian Propaganda Surge After Drone Incident
Google exposes a surge of Russian disinformation in Poland after a drone incursion, highlighting new propaganda tactics and Europe’s digital defense challenges.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Google Exposes Massive Russian Propaganda Surge After Drone Incident. A significant wave of Russian disinformation in Poland erupted within hours of the September drone incursion into Polish airspace, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group insightnews.media/google-expos...
"It's upgraded, subtle, it leverages Slavics topic and alternative media, comes to Slovenia via Belgrade: Slovenian expert, Dr. Dejan Verčič, explains how Russian propaganda targets Slovenia. "I see continuation from 1920s. They invested 100 years of research, hard work to build up massive network"
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"It's upgraded, subtle, it leverages Slavics topic and alternative media, comes to Slovenia via Belgrade: Slovenian expert, Dr. Dejan Verčič, explains how Russian propaganda targets Slovenia. "I see continuation from 1920s. They invested 100 years of research, hard work to build up massive network"
New research reveals how Slovenia’s Insajder became a proxy propaganda tool for Russia after its state media after RT&Sputnik were banned in the EU. This case shows how local “useful idiots” can spread Kremlin disinformation under the guise of alternative journalism insightnews.media/case-study-o...
Case Study of Proxy Propaganda: How a Slovenian Outlet Became Russia’s Voice
How Slovenia’s Insajder.com replaced banned Russian media by amplifying Kremlin propaganda and spreading disinformation across the EU.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
New research reveals how Slovenia’s Insajder became a proxy propaganda tool for Russia after its state media after RT&Sputnik were banned in the EU. This case shows how local “useful idiots” can spread Kremlin disinformation under the guise of alternative journalism insightnews.media/case-study-o...
Journalist Identity Theft: How Russian Hybrid Operations Manipulate Media Trust. It becomes one of the most alarming tactics used by Russian disinformation networks in Europe. Pro-Kremlin groups impersonate real reporters to spread fakes. insightnews.media/journalist-i...
Journalist Identity Theft: How Russian Hybrid Operations Manipulate Media Trust
Journalist identity theft becomes alarming tactics used by Russian disinformation networks. Pro-Kremlin groups impersonate real reporters to spread fakes.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Journalist Identity Theft: How Russian Hybrid Operations Manipulate Media Trust. It becomes one of the most alarming tactics used by Russian disinformation networks in Europe. Pro-Kremlin groups impersonate real reporters to spread fakes. insightnews.media/journalist-i...
Russia intensifies its psychological operations in Poland, aiming to undermine public support for Ukraine and strain bilateral relations, General Staff of Polish Armed Forces said. Moscow amplifies anti-Ukrainian narratives through disinformation and provocations insightnews.media/russias-psyc...
Russia’s Psychological Operations in Poland Grows, Targets Ukrainians - Polish Armed Forces
Discover how Russia’s psychological operations in Poland aim to fuel anti-Ukrainian sentiment and weaken Western support for Ukraine. Read the report.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Russia intensifies its psychological operations in Poland, aiming to undermine public support for Ukraine and strain bilateral relations, General Staff of Polish Armed Forces said. Moscow amplifies anti-Ukrainian narratives through disinformation and provocations insightnews.media/russias-psyc...
Slovenian Media That Disseminate Russian Propaganda: Research. Kremlin-friendly websites, such as Insajder, consistently amplify Russian narratives, quoting banned Russian media and spreading distortions about the war in Ukraine and Western institutions #Slovenia insightnews.media/slovenian-me...
Slovenian Media That Disseminate Russian Propaganda: Research
Our research on Kremlin propaganda in Europe reveals the growing presence of Russian disinformation in Slovenia, and their key narratives.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Slovenian Media That Disseminate Russian Propaganda: Research. Kremlin-friendly websites, such as Insajder, consistently amplify Russian narratives, quoting banned Russian media and spreading distortions about the war in Ukraine and Western institutions #Slovenia insightnews.media/slovenian-me...
Thank you so much for the insightful interview and for sharing your expertise. It was an honor speaking with you, Dietmar. @dietmarpichler.bsky.social
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about Russian influence campaigns, agents in Austria, and Europe
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about Russian influence campaigns, agents in Austria, and Europe
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“In Austria, it’s basically legal to spread Russian propaganda”: interview with disinformation expert Dietmar Pichler | Insight News
In the interview, Dietmar Pichler spoke about Russian disinformation in Austria, explaining how it spreads through media, peace movements, and political networks.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Thank you so much for the insightful interview and for sharing your expertise. It was an honor speaking with you, Dietmar. @dietmarpichler.bsky.social
The Russian disinformation campaign in Poland has been disseminating anti-Ukrainian messages and continues to spread false stereotypes about Ukrainians to demonize them today, Miroslaw Skorka, head of the Association of Ukrainians in Poland, stated. insightnews.media/russian-prop...
Russian propaganda vilifies Ukrainians in Poland - Association of Ukrainians
Russian disinformation in Poland disseminates anti-Ukrainian messages and continues to spread false stereotypes about Ukrainians, - Skorka.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The Russian disinformation campaign in Poland has been disseminating anti-Ukrainian messages and continues to spread false stereotypes about Ukrainians to demonize them today, Miroslaw Skorka, head of the Association of Ukrainians in Poland, stated. insightnews.media/russian-prop...
AI chatbots push Russian propaganda about Russia’s war—a new study says. Almost 20% of the responses from popular chatbots cited Russian propaganda media sources, many of which are under EU sanctions, the British Institute for Strategic Dialogue has found insightnews.media/ai-chatbots-...
AI chatbots push Russian propaganda about Russia's war—study
British analysts have discovered AI chatbot manipulations by Russia. Almost 20% of the responses from popular chatbots cited Russian propaganda media sources, many of which are under EU sanctions.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
AI chatbots push Russian propaganda about Russia’s war—a new study says. Almost 20% of the responses from popular chatbots cited Russian propaganda media sources, many of which are under EU sanctions, the British Institute for Strategic Dialogue has found insightnews.media/ai-chatbots-...
“In Austria, it’s basically legal to spread Russian propaganda”: interview with disinformation expert Dietmar Pichler #Austria insightnews.media/in-austria-i...
“In Austria, it’s basically legal to spread Russian propaganda”: interview with disinformation expert Dietmar Pichler | Insight News
In the interview, Dietmar Pichler spoke about Russian disinformation in Austria, explaining how it spreads through media, peace movements, and political networks.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
“In Austria, it’s basically legal to spread Russian propaganda”: interview with disinformation expert Dietmar Pichler #Austria insightnews.media/in-austria-i...
Poland Records Increase in Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure. Minister of Digitalization Krzysztof Gawkowski claims that Russian military intelligence tripled its resources for malicious actions against Poland in 2025 #Poland #Russia #CyberAttacks #CyberThreat insightnews.media/poland-recor...
Poland Records Increase in Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
Poland said that the country's critical infrastructure is experiencing an increasing number of cyberattacks from Russia, according to Minister of Digitalization.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Poland Records Increase in Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure. Minister of Digitalization Krzysztof Gawkowski claims that Russian military intelligence tripled its resources for malicious actions against Poland in 2025 #Poland #Russia #CyberAttacks #CyberThreat insightnews.media/poland-recor...
Czech Government Talks in Turmoil as Foreign Minister Candidate Faces Racism Scandal. Published Turek’s deleted posts revealed racist, homophobic, and extremist rhetoric. He's Automobilist party’s nominee for foreign minister. #Czechia #Turek #FilipTurek insightnews.media/czech-govern...
Czech Foreign Minister Candidate Under Fire for Racist and Nazi Posts
Czech police probe Filip Turek, nominee for foreign minister, over racist and xenophobic posts, threatening Andrej Babiš’s coalition talks with far-right allies.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Czech Government Talks in Turmoil as Foreign Minister Candidate Faces Racism Scandal. Published Turek’s deleted posts revealed racist, homophobic, and extremist rhetoric. He's Automobilist party’s nominee for foreign minister. #Czechia #Turek #FilipTurek insightnews.media/czech-govern...
Dating Deception: Former US Air Force Officer Jailed for Sharing War Secrets Online. Former Air Force civilian, David Slater, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for leaking classified information about Russia–Ukraine war on dating platform. #USNews #Leaks insightnews.media/dating-decep...
Ex–US Air Force Officer Jailed for Sharing War Secrets on Dating Site
David Slater sentenced to six years for leaking Russia–Ukraine war data to a fake “Ukrainian woman” online — a warning on digital-era espionage vulnerabilities.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Dating Deception: Former US Air Force Officer Jailed for Sharing War Secrets Online. Former Air Force civilian, David Slater, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for leaking classified information about Russia–Ukraine war on dating platform. #USNews #Leaks insightnews.media/dating-decep...
EU Envoy Condemns Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid as “Unforgivable War Crimes” #Kyiv #Ukraine #EU #MissileAttack #Russia insightnews.media/eu-envoy-con...
EU Envoy Condemns Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid as “Unforgivable War Crimes”
EU Ambassador Katarina Maternova condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power plants as “unforgivable war crimes” amid renewed strikes on Kyiv’s energy grid.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
EU Envoy Condemns Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid as “Unforgivable War Crimes” #Kyiv #Ukraine #EU #MissileAttack #Russia insightnews.media/eu-envoy-con...
Skyranger 35: A New Phase in Europe’s Defense Support for Ukraine. A Strategic Shift: Frozen Russian Assets Become Weapons Funding #Ukraine #Drones #AirDefense #AidUkraine insightnews.media/skyranger-35...
Rheinmetall to Deliver Skyranger 35 to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Funds
Germany’s Rheinmetall to send Skyranger 35 air-defense systems to Ukraine, financed by frozen Russian assets — a turning point in Europe’s defense policy.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Skyranger 35: A New Phase in Europe’s Defense Support for Ukraine. A Strategic Shift: Frozen Russian Assets Become Weapons Funding #Ukraine #Drones #AirDefense #AidUkraine insightnews.media/skyranger-35...
How Russia Recruits African Women to Build its Kamikaze Drones For War in Ukraine. Alabuga: The “Economic Zone” Turned War Factory as Exposed by Media Investigations. #Alabuga #Russia #Africa #Shahed #Drones insightnews.media/how-russia-r...
How Russia Recruits African Women to Build Its War Drones
Channel 24 reveals how Russia lures African and Asian women into Alabuga drone plants through fake education programs — a new face of Moscow’s hybrid warfare.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Hybrid Influence Inside the EU: The Case of Hungary’s Georg Spöttle. Leaked Vetting Files Show Russian Hand Behind Orbán’s Media Network. #Hungary #RussianPropaganda insightnews.media/the-case-of-...
Hungary Vetting Shock: Pro-Orbán Pundit Tied to GRU, Report Finds
Direkt36 links pro-Orbán commentator Georg Spöttle to a GRU officer, exposing risks in Hungary’s diplomatic pipeline. What the screening failure signals.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Hybrid Influence Inside the EU: The Case of Hungary’s Georg Spöttle. Leaked Vetting Files Show Russian Hand Behind Orbán’s Media Network. #Hungary #RussianPropaganda insightnews.media/the-case-of-...
France’s Endless Political Crisis: Can Macron Survive Without Early Elections? Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after just 27 days in office—and his cabinet after only 14 hours—setting a grim record in #France insightnews.media/frances-endl...
France’s Endless Political Crisis: Can Macron Survive Without Early Elections?
France faces deep political turmoil after Lecornu’s resignation. Macron’s coalition collapses, pressure grows for early elections amid far-left opposition.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
France’s Endless Political Crisis: Can Macron Survive Without Early Elections? Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after just 27 days in office—and his cabinet after only 14 hours—setting a grim record in #France insightnews.media/frances-endl...
Right-Wing Populist Andrej Babiš Wins Czech Elections: Should the EU and Ukraine Be Worried? Yet, Babiš fell short of a parliamentary majority, forcing him to seek partners among Eurosceptic and Moscow-friendly forces #Czechia #CzechElections insightnews.media/right-wing-p...
Right-Wing Populist Andrej Babiš Wins Czech Elections: Should the EU and Ukraine Be Worried?
The populist movement ANO, led by billionaire Andrej Babiš, scored a victory with 34.5% of the vote, far ahead of Prime Minister Fiala’s governing SPOLU coalition.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Right-Wing Populist Andrej Babiš Wins Czech Elections: Should the EU and Ukraine Be Worried? Yet, Babiš fell short of a parliamentary majority, forcing him to seek partners among Eurosceptic and Moscow-friendly forces #Czechia #CzechElections insightnews.media/right-wing-p...
France to Try Captain of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”. The Boracay’s captain, a Chinese citizens, was detained earlier this week when French military personnel boarded the vessel near Saint-Nazaire. insightnews.media/france-to-tr...
France to Try Captain of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”
The French prosecutor’s office has announced that the captain of the Boracay oil tanker, detained off the Atlantic coast, will stand trial in Feb 2026.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
France to Try Captain of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”. The Boracay’s captain, a Chinese citizens, was detained earlier this week when French military personnel boarded the vessel near Saint-Nazaire. insightnews.media/france-to-tr...
German investigators examine whether a cargo ship from Russia’s "shadow fleet" may be connected to series of mysterious drone flights over Germany in September. These incidents disrupted civilian air traffic and raised fears of Russian hybrid operations. insightnews.media/germany-inve...
Germany Investigates Link Between Russian “Shadow Fleet” Vessel and Drone Flights Over the North
German investigators are examining whether a cargo ship from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” may be connected to a series of mysterious drone flights over Germany.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
German investigators examine whether a cargo ship from Russia’s "shadow fleet" may be connected to series of mysterious drone flights over Germany in September. These incidents disrupted civilian air traffic and raised fears of Russian hybrid operations. insightnews.media/germany-inve...