Trump says Ukraine and Russia “might be okay soon” and that sometimes “you have to settle or shut up.” The next day, Russia fired two ballistic missiles into downtown Sumy — killing 21 people, including 5 children, as they came back from church. Settle for what, exactly? This?

In the era of ongoing hybrid warfare, it’s more important than ever to develop advanced automated systems that can detect manipulation in online content — especially on platforms like Telegram, which plays a major role in shaping public opinion during wartime.

Bad news for the “Anglo-Saxons” — you’re out of fashion.
The spotlight is now on Europe, with Russian propaganda blaming “macrono-fascists”, “eurobureaucrats” and “German militarists” for fueling the war and spreading Russophobia.
This shift reflects a broader narrative pivot.

Thrilled to join the panel on strengthening Europe’s resilience against #disinformation!

We’ll discuss:
• Lessons from Ukraine’s experience
• Threats emerging beyond election-season propaganda
• Research challenges when platforms block data

🗓 March 18, 13:00 CET
Register here: bit.ly/3FEh5gh

Unfortunately, anti-Ukrainian disinformation isn’t just coming from the Kremlin anymore. US actors now echo or legitimize these narratives, and major platforms have become prime venues for manipulation — portraying Ukraine as obstacle to "peace" rather than victim of aggression.

Just published our latest analysis @texty.org about pro-Russian Telegram channels flooding German information space before Sunday's election🇩🇪