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Russia is intensifying its information war against Ukraine, aiming to destabilize and discredit Ukrainian efforts and leadership. The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia is launching aggressive information operations, alleging Ukraine's reluctance for peace talks to the EU and US. The Kremlin's organization, ASD, led by Ilya Gambashidze, is utilizing disinformation to tarnish Ukraine's image, while promoting Russian interests. The Insider's investigation revealed Russian plans to incite instability both within Ukraine and in the West. Ukrainian authorities emphasize the importance of filtering misinformation and staying informed amid ongoing psychological operations targeting the population.

How is Russia conducting its information war against Ukraine?

Russia's information war tactics involve spreading disinformation to accuse Ukraine of avoiding peace talks, destabilizing internal conditions, and discrediting Ukrainian and allied leaders, as per the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.

What role does the Kremlin organization "ASD" play in the conflict?

The Kremlin-linked Social Design Agency (ASD), managed by Ilya Gambashidze, plays a critical role in discrediting Ukraine and its allies via disinformation, while aiming to bolster European politicians supportive of Russia.

What is the purpose of Russia's operation "Perun" in Ukraine?

The Russian operation "Perun" targets the destabilization of the political climate in Ukraine and Western nations. Propaganda is widely used to introduce discord and diminish the support for Ukraine's defense efforts.

How has open-source intelligence impacted the Ukraine conflict?

Open-source intelligence has become crucial in the Ukraine conflict, providing insights that necessitate the delay of certain reports to maintain operational confidentiality, as described by the Defense Ministry of Ukraine.

How should Ukrainian citizens respond to the spreading disinformation?

Ukrainians are encouraged to develop skills in discerning misleading information, enhance their critical thinking, and rely on credible sources to counteract the ongoing disinformation efforts aimed at destabilizing public sentiment.

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Journalists Are Forced to Have False Accounts in Social Networks to Accuse Ukraine for the Boeing’s Downing - Resigned Employee of Russia Today Russian journalists are forced to keep false account in social networks to accuse Ukraine for the Boeing’s downing. 69 423 369 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

There were two cases of stove-piping about situation in Donbas in social networks recently - ATO press center Untrue information concerning the situation in the ATO area was spread in the information space over the past 24 hours, particularly in the social networks. 60 273 213

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Presence of Russian troops in Donbas is no longer censored, - Russian mercenary Zhuchkovskiy Russian mercenary Aleksandr Zhuchkovskiy claims that Russia no longer censors the presence of Russian advisers, curators, and soldiers in the temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 45 964 112 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Lithuanian FM says Russia already waging hybrid war in Baltics Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius believes that the Russian Federation is already waging hybrid warfare in the Baltic states. 42 370 65 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

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"It’s huge mistake to create "Ministry of Truth"," - Pyatt about information war with Russia In a hybrid war unleashed by the Kremlin against Ukraine, it would be a huge mistake to spend all efforts trying to resist Russia's propaganda. Instead, it is better to focus on the development and successful fight against corruption. 37 189 244 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Europe is Losing the Information War with Russia - Spanish Ambassador The Diplomat is sure that the West can deal with Russian propaganda. One can delude people for some time, but the truth will come out sooner or later. 36 814 316 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia Wages Media War on Ukraine - Freedom House International non-governmental organization Freedom House admits that Russia wages media war on Ukraine. 33 513 494 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Plan to block separatist TV, radio broadcast in ATO area ready for launch, - Turchynov Plan to block separatist TV, radio broadcast in ATO area ready for launch, - Turchynov Curbing the destructive impact of separatist and Russian information propaganda in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area is among Ukraine's key priorities. 30 038 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Turkey ahead of Ukraine and US in the list of enemies of Russian media, - survey After the incident with the downed Russian Su-24 bomber, Turkey became the leader of negative references by the Russian media, having outrun Ukraine and the United States. 28 157 265

"Whole world is testing ground for Russian fake-news policy," - Ukraine's president in interview with El Pais "Whole world is testing ground for Russian fake-news policy," - Ukraine's president in interview with El Pais Russia is trying to continue its policy of fake news which includes accusations of fascism. 27 564 150

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"I think we are being defeated informationwise," former President Yushchenko At this point, Ukraine is losing the cyberwar. 24 991 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainians need to learn to filter off fake news and question information, - US Ambassador Yovanovitch Ukrainians need to learn to filter off fake news and question information, - US Ambassador Yovanovitch It is crucial for Ukrainians to develop skills in filtering off untruthful information and critical thinking abilities. 24 301 116

Russian FSB accuses SBU, Right Sector of plotting assassination of a "DPR" leader Russian FSB accuses SBU, Right Sector of plotting assassination of a "DPR" leader The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) takes information war with Ukraine to the next level by trying to link Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and the Right Sector movement to the so-called "Islamic State" (aka "ISIS") and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" (aka "DPR") terrorist organizations in one piece of fake news. 23 515 177 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

EU appoints chief "fighter" against Russian propaganda Giles Portman has been appointed the chairman of the European Union team of experts, seeking to counter Russian propaganda. 22 336 374

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Russia is trying to discredit OSCE in Donbas, - Defense Intelligence Russia is trying to discredit representatives of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in the occupied Donbas. 11 061 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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Ukraine and NATO to sign a joint agreement to fight Russian propaganda An agreement to be signed as Ukraine and NATO plan to joint their efforts in the struggle against Russian propaganda. 10 107 164

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Putin claims Russia did not use Kerch Bridge to move military equipment Putin claims Russia did not use Kerch Bridge to move military equipment Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claims that the Kerch Bridge damaged this morning was not used to move military equipment. 8 780 59 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russians spread fake news about Ukrainian government’s intention to mobilize 80% of men, - Stratcom of AFU Russians spread fake news about Ukrainian government’s intention to mobilize 80% of men, - Stratcom of AFU The enemy is conducting another information operation aimed at disrupting the mobilization. Information is being spread that 80% of men are going to be mobilized in Ukraine. 8 750 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Despite clear evidence, Putin claims that Russia did not use cluster munitions in Ukraine Despite clear evidence, Putin claims that Russia did not use cluster munitions in Ukraine Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claims that Russia did not use cluster munitions in the war against Ukraine, although human rights activists, Ukrainian authorities, and foreign media reported hundreds of such cases. 8 699 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine urges UN put to justice those responsible for aggressive propaganda The initiators of aggressive Russian propaganda, which is used by some states to feed new types of ‘hybrid wars’, should be brought to account at the international level. 8 310 173

Budanov said that his words about sources of Defense Intelligence in Kremlin are element of information warfare Budanov said that his words about sources of Defense Intelligence in Kremlin are element of information warfare The information that the Defense Intelligence has its own sources in the Kremlin forces the Russians to conduct constant checks and paralyze their own work. 8 163 72 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Unknown people collect information from Ukrainian citizens using Umerov’s fake telegram channel, - Ministry of Defense Unknown people collect information from Ukrainian citizens using Umerov’s fake telegram channel, - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence warns that fake telegram channels belonging to Defence Minister Rustem Umerov have appeared on Telegram and are being used to collect information from Ukrainians. 7 917 55

Spreading objective information about Ukraine and exposing Russian propaganda are extremely important, - Turchynov met with UWC delegation Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov met with a delegation of the Ukrainian World Congress. 6 834 65

Terrorists Hold 600 Orphans in the Donetsk Region - Herashchenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko demands all central and regional authorities to work in closer coordination to protect the rights of children and to ensure their safety, the transfer of orphans from the territories under the control of illegal armed groups to other regions of Ukraine. 6 575 56

Paid protests and deepening internal contradictions: The Insider published plan of Russian foreign intelligence to destabilize Ukraine and West Paid protests and deepening internal contradictions: The Insider published plan of Russian foreign intelligence to destabilize Ukraine and West Journalists of The Insider have gained access to the correspondence of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS), which is responsible for the information war against Ukraine and the West. 6 086 30

Our society has mastered specifics of disclosing information during war in an unprecedentedly fast way - Maliar Our society has mastered specifics of disclosing information during war in an unprecedentedly fast way - Maliar Ukrainian society has mastered the specifics of disclosing information during the war in an unprecedentedly fast manner. 5 649 37

Russia’s special services launch new information attack against Ukrainians abroad: send provocative messages, - DIU Russia’s special services launch new information attack against Ukrainians abroad: send provocative messages, - DIU Russian special services have launched a new information attack against Ukrainians abroad. Ukrainian citizens are receiving messages on their phones calling on them to help Moscow expel "American Satanists from the native Russian land." The attack is aimed at intimidating, demoralizing and disorganizing our citizens. 5 337 9

Spanish Ambassador to Ukraine Ottone calls Russian propaganda main element of hybrid warfare The ambassador calls to develop efficient instruments to counter Russian propaganda. 4 457 34

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