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China, Russia manufacturing a 'flood' of virus disinformation

2020-06-12

China, Russia manufacturing a 'flood' of virus disinformation

The European Union says Beijing and Moscow are 'seeking to undermine democratic debate and exacerbate social polarisation, and improve their own image in the COVID-19 context'.
China, Russia step up co-operation on spreading coronavirus disinformation

2020-05-11

China, Russia step up co-operation on spreading coronavirus disinformation

A convergence of interests between the two regimes with the goal of shaping public understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic for their own purposes has become evident.
Facebook purges hundreds of disinformation accounts linked to Russia, Iran

2020-05-07

Facebook purges hundreds of disinformation accounts linked to Russia, Iran

While all the networks were created before the pandemic, Facebook said it found people behind the campaigns had opportunistically used coronavirus-related posts to build an audience.
COVID-19 disinformation is Russia's latest attack on health care, science

2020-04-24

COVID-19 disinformation is Russia's latest attack on health care, science

The strategy is to pump out dozens of different, sometimes contradictory, narratives to sow confusion and fear.
EU, NATO denounce Russian, Chinese disinformation on COVID-19 pandemic

2020-04-03

EU, NATO denounce Russian, Chinese disinformation on COVID-19 pandemic

Disinformation and misinformation about the coronavirus continue to proliferate around the world, putting millions of lives at risk.
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

2020-03-26

G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

Beijing continues to spread conspiracy theories on social media and is now attempting to appear to the world as a benevolent power with no responsibility for the COVID-19 outbreak.
Authorities warn of the fatal consequences of Russia's coronavirus propaganda

2020-03-20

Authorities warn of the fatal consequences of Russia's coronavirus propaganda

Pro-Kremlin media outlets are putting lives at risk by mounting a 'significant campaign' to spread false and misleading information about the deadly virus.
Viewers say good riddance as Kazakh TV operator removes Russian channels

2020-03-16

Viewers say good riddance as Kazakh TV operator removes Russian channels

Almatel Kazakhstan could not come to terms with the Russian channels to rebroadcast their shows at a reasonable price. Many Kazakhs are not complaining.
Facebook purges more accounts linked to Russian military intelligence

2020-02-13

Facebook purges more accounts linked to Russian military intelligence

The Russia-based network included 78 Facebook accounts and four on Instagram. Online 'troll factories' meanwhile have been ramping up their operations in Central Asia.
Turkmens' access to Russian TV, ideology curbed as satellite dishes phased out

2019-12-02

Turkmens' access to Russian TV, ideology curbed as satellite dishes phased out

The move to eliminate TV receivers from rooftops and building facades, long considered an urban eyesore in Turkmenistan, is restricting access to Russian channels.