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The influence of social networks on Ukrainian society has taken prominence, with 76% viewing Russian disinformation on platforms like Telegram and TikTok as significant issues. The use of these platforms is closely monitored, revealing that Russian forces in occupied Ukrainian territories intensify scrutiny over social media activities, leading to detainments for certain posts. The Ukrainian Ministry warns of fraudulent activities associated with these networks, highlighting the deceptive spreading of resources purportedly linked to financial assistance. Additionally, social networks are increasingly eclipsing traditional media sources, emphasizing their dominant role in the modern information landscape. This shift underscores the critical need for heightened media literacy among users to navigate potential misinformation effectively.
What is the current role of social networks in Ukrainian society?
Social networks are significantly influencing the information landscape in Ukraine, increasingly replacing traditional media as the primary source of information. This shift has led to growing concerns about misinformation, especially considering the reported prevalence of Russian disinformation campaigns on platforms such as Telegram and TikTok. This trend necessitates improved media literacy among the populace to critically evaluate online content.
How are Russian information campaigns affecting social networks in Ukraine?
Russian disinformation campaigns are impacting Ukraine through platforms like Telegram and TikTok, where misleading information is significantly affecting public perception and opinion. This has prompted calls for stronger oversight and regulation by the Ukrainian state to mitigate the influence of such campaigns and protect the integrity of information consumed by the citizens.
What measures are being taken to address misinformation on social networks in Ukraine?
To combat misinformation, Ukraine is considering increased state regulation of social networks and promoting media literacy among its citizens. These efforts aim to empower users to discern credible information and reduce the influence of foreign disinformation campaigns, particularly those originating from Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
What risks do social networks pose in occupied Ukrainian territories?
In occupied Ukrainian territories, social networks are heavily monitored by Russian forces. This has led to heightened security measures and detentions for individuals posting content deemed pro-Ukrainian. Such restrictions illustrate the strategic use of social media monitoring by occupying forces to control and propagate narratives that align with their interests.
How is media literacy being promoted in Ukraine to counter social network disinformation?
Media literacy in Ukraine is being prioritized through educational initiatives that encourage critical analysis of online content. By equipping citizens with the skills to identify and question misinformation, Ukraine aims to foster a more informed society capable of resisting manipulative information tactics deployed on social networks.
What fraudulent activities have been reported on Ukrainian social networks?
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has issued warnings regarding the spread of fraudulent links on social networks. These scams falsely claim to offer financial aid, exploiting public trust in official communications for nefarious financial gains, thereby highlighting the need for vigilance and verification in online engagements.
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Fraudsters set up fake account in name of Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi On social media platform X, unknown individuals have created a fake page for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi. Since 22 July, the perpetrators have been using this account to disseminate information purportedly from the Commander-in-Chief. 2 801 11 Previously in trend: Drapatyi – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russia is using same recruitment model in West as it does in Ukraine, targeting socially vulnerable people, - Tsutsikiridze Russian security services are recruiting residents of Western countries, drawing them into subversive or terrorist activities. 1 804 4 Previously in trend: Russian sabotage
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76% of Ukrainians see Russian disinformation on Telegram and TikTok as problem — poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most Ukrainians support stronger state oversight and regulation of Telegram and TikTok. 1 487 35 Previously in trend: Telegram ban
Russian occupiers intensify monitoring of social networks in TOT, detaining Ukrainians for posts - NRC Russian security forces have intensified monitoring of social networks in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including checking not only posts but also preferences. 608 2 Previously in trend: War
Ministry of Social Policy warns of fraudulent links in social networks regarding payment of UAH 1 thousand The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine warns that fraudulent links are being spread on social networks allegedly regarding the payment of UAH 1 thousand in assistance. 2 148 18
Social networks are replacing television as source of information - Institute of Sociology of National Academy of Sciences Television is gradually losing its position as a source of socio-political information, being replaced by social media and messengers. 2 943 52
Russian hackers are trying to gain access to computers and phones of military personnel via messengers - State Special Communications Service The Governmental Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine CERT-UA, which operates under the State Special Communications Service, reports increased activity of the UAC-0184 group, which is trying to gain access to computers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to steal documents and messenger data. 1 213 1
Two people are detained in occupied Mariupol for pro-Ukrainian comments in social media. VIDEO Occupiers detained two people in the temporarily occupied Mariupol for videos and comments in support of Ukraine and Azov. 4 821 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Ukrainian authorities handed Telegram list of "potentially problematic" channels - Wong’s representative Following the request from the Ukrainian authorities, Telegram will check a number of channels for compliance with the messenger’s rules. 10 006 45
Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech called for finding ways to block Telegram. NSDC believes that this is impossible Participants in a roundtable discussion held by the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech called for a ban on Telegram in Ukraine. The National Security and Defence Council’s Centre for Countering Disinformation believes that this is impossible. 7 421 65
At least 60% of intelligence information received by Russian security services through social networks – General Staff Today, no less than 60 percent of the intelligence of the enemy’s special services is obtained through social media. Rashly disseminated photos and videos about the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are becoming one of the main sources of intelligence information for the enemy. 4 155 33
Zaluzhnyi: They send messages of provocative nature on my behalf The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi warned that discrediting and provocative proposals and requests are being sent to famous people on his behalf. 10 203 22
Accounts on social networks were not blocked at request of SSU, it was only about neutralizing manifestations of disinformation and propaganda, - response of SSU. DOCUMENT The SSU commented on the report of the US Committee, which stated that the FBI allegedly, at the request of the SSU, gave instructions to social networks to delete accounts and censor expressions on the Internet 2 816 29
Photos of rocket debris cannot be published on social networks. Russians will understand how we shoot them down - Air Force Publishing the fragments of downed Russian missiles on social networks can help the enemy to determine what exactly the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces are using to shoot them down. 5 113 48 Previously in trend: War
New batch of secret US documents regarding Ukraine, Middle East and China has been discovered in social networks, - Mass media A new batch of secret documents has appeared on social networks, which probably detail American national security secrets regarding Ukraine, the Middle East, and China. 27 185 64 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Classified military documents of USA and NATO on preparation of offensive of Ukraine were published on social networks, - New York Times Military documents detailing secret US and NATO plans to build up the Ukrainian military ahead of a planned offensive against Russia were released this week on Telegram and Twitter. 57 532 157 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russian propagandists create fake accounts of Ukrainian military to sow despair. VIDEO The Russians take real photos and videos of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and publish posts about "treason" allegedly on their behalf. 8 946 30 Previously in trend: War
Russians monitor social networks during reconnaissance of targets for strikes, - Air Force The Russian military actively monitors Ukrainian social networks during reconnaissance of targets for its missile strikes on Ukraine. 7 941 48 Previously in trend: War
Instagram deleted page of Association of Families of Defenders of Azovstal Instagram deleted the page of the Association of Families of Defenders of Azovstal. 10 738 28
Occupiers are blocking YouTube and Instagram in Kherson region, - Khlan In the occupied part of the Kherson region, the invaders blocked access to YouTube and Instagram services. 1 253 4 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Twitter is introducing new rules to limit spread of false information about war in Ukraine Twitter will add tags to obviously false reports about the war in Ukraine, as well as restrict the dissemination of information that may not be true. 2 078 11 Previously in trend: War
Facebook and Instagram block hashtags #Bucha, #BuchaMassacre Social networks Facebook and Instagram started blocking hashtags related to Russian war crimes in Ukrainian cities: #Bucha and #BuchaMassacre. 24 754 158 Previously in trend: War Bucha massacre
Facebook, Messenger and Instagram stop working for many as apps crash. MAP Facebook users are reporting that the app is down - and the issue appears to be affecting Messanger and Instagram too. 8 957 30
Ukrainian users of VKontakte to be registered with law enforcement agencies - NSDC secretary The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) plans to register with law enforcement agencies all Ukrainian users of the Russian social network VKontakte, banned in the country. 29 843 471
Verkhovna Rada supports extension of sanctions against Russian social networks in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada has backed a resolution to extend sanctions against Russian social networks in Ukraine. 14 816 212
Facebook removes fake accounts from Thailand, Russia, Ukraine, Honduras Соцсеть Facebook заявляет, что удалила 294 персональных аккаунта и 1509 страниц, зарегистрированных из Украины, России, Таиланда и Гондураса в рамках противодействия "координированному неаутентичному поведению". 4 008 124
Danyliuk directs competent state agencies to ensure necessary compliance with sanctions against Russian social networks The National Security and Defense Council Secretary (NSDC) Oleksandr Danyliuk has drawn attention of certain government agencies to the need to ensure compliance with these sanctions and monitor their effectiveness until their expiration or cancellation. 26 619 154 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Facebook deletes 97 pages with Russian propaganda In total, 62 accounts, 10 pages, 25 groups were deleted. 2 404 69
Hackers put up for sale private messages from 81,000 Facebook accounts, - BBC Hackers appear to have compromised and published private messages from at least 81,000 Facebook users' accounts. 5 059 32
Ukrainians crash FIFA Facebook page rating in response to Vida, Vukojevic incident Ukrainian users en masse rated FIFA's official page with a 1-star minimum, commenting the move, expectedly, with "Slava Ukraini" or "Glory to Ukraine!" 49 196 278
Ukrainian internet services provider blocked Russian websites in occupied Sevastopol In the morning of May 31, Ukrainian internet provider Volia that operates under Russian laws in occupied Sevastopol and Crimea, in compliance with the decision of Ukraine's President Poroshenko blocked Russian websites Yandex, Mail.ru and VKontakte to its consumers. 150 753 259 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Klimkin explained Russian social media ban to Council of Europe: Their activities generate hatred and wrangling At the Council of Europe meeting, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin explained the sanctions implemented in Ukraine against some Russian websites and social media. 28 497 154 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian sites
No punishment for using sanctioned Russian social media, NSDC says Ukraine will impose no penalties against Ukrainian users for visiting banned Russian social media, says head of information security department of the National Defense Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Valentyn Petrov. 67 602 292 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian sites
Human Rights Watch urges Poroshenko to revoke ban on Russian web companies International human rights organization Human Rights Watch called on President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko to immediately reverse the ban imposed on Russian internet platforms. 85 722 529
Poroshenko's decree blocking Russian social media takes effect President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko's decree to implement the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to block access to a number of Russian websites in Ukraine came into force on May 17, 2017. 93 610 538 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian sites
"Kyiv willing to make its citizens blind and deaf," – Russian Foreign Ministry on banned social media The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation is outraged by the sanctions Ukraine has imposed against popular Russian social media. 78 048 495 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian sites
Turchynov urges Internet access providers to start instantly blocking Russian content Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov called on the Internet service providers to begin blocking Russian sites subject to sanctions. 105 758 710 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian sites
Russian social media Odnoklassniki and VKontakte to be banned in Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has enacted the decision by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on implementing sanctions against social media websites VKontakte and Odnoklasniki. The presidential decree has been published on the head of state's website. 506 846 3 002 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
VKontakte, Odnoklassniki social media must be banned in Ukraine, advisor to interior minister says Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs Zorian Shkiriak calls to ban VKontakte and Odnoklassniki social media in Ukraine as they are allegedly controlled by the Russian security services. 141 392 968
Obama's farewell tweet: "It's been the honor of my life to serve you" Barack Obama promisses the Americans not to stop: "I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love." 8 755 47
"Social media as a tool of hybrid warfare": EU develops guidelines to identify pro-Kremlin trolls. VIDEO The EU Delegation to Ukraine has published a video guide to identify pro-Kremlin trolls on social media. 45 877 295
Russian bloggers caught Putin staging 'accidental' meetings with 'ordinary people'. PHOTOS Bloggers are laughing at another "accidental" meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with "ordinary fishermen" in Veliky Novgorod. 372 157 462
Russia prepares to block LinkedIn under controversial law Moscow court found LinkedIn had failed to comply with a controversial law requiring it to move servers into Russia ruling to block the website of the social media. 16 248 67
Pessimism escalates in Ukrainian social media over Trump's triumph. PHOTOS Ukrainian bloggers and politicians show little optimism when commenting on Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 8. 166 534 171 Previously in trend: President Trump
Social media show polarized reaction to Saakashvili's resignation Odesa governor Mikheil Saakashvili has decided to resign and start a new phase of struggle against Ukraine's rampant corruption. 93 466 219 Previously in trend: Saakashvili's resignation
Russian Bubeyev jailed for reposting "Crimea is Ukraine" publication on social media Russian mechanic engineer Andrey Bubeyev has been sentenced to 2.3 years in penal colony for reposting a material about Crimea on his social media account. 93 810 470 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Stir-up about mobilization on social networks is the work of Russian special services, SBU says The Security Service of Ukraine believes that the pumping of the situation with the mobilization on social networks, particularly in Vkontakte (VK) network is staged by the Russian security services. 78 112 471 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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