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world1 day ago•27 min saved

Russia gears up Fortress Belt offensive as drone warfare and recruitment expand

ISW assesses Russia has likely begun artillery and drone-based battlefield preparation for a spring–summer 2026 offensive against Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Donetsk Oblast, with shelling near Kramatorsk and Kostyantynivka and a continuing battlefield-air-interdiction campaign. Moscow is expanding recruitment for its unmanned-systems forces in universities while cracking down on pro‑war information space figures. The report notes a Russian drone incident near the Charles de Gaulle and alleged white-phosphorus usage in Kostyantynivka, though civilians remain in the area. Ukrainian forces have made some local advances and oil-depot strikes amid broader energy infrastructure damage, as Russia pursues a multi-axis, costly campaign.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#battlefield-air-interdiction #donetsk-oblast #fortress-belt

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Evolving Front Lines and Territorial Demands in Ukraine Conflict

The article discusses the evolving and increasingly complex nature of mapping Ukraine's front line in the ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting how open-source maps and social media are crucial in understanding battlefield dynamics, especially as the front becomes more porous and contested, with both sides using maps for propaganda and strategic purposes.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#front-line #information-warfare #mapping

world4 months ago•27 min saved

Russia's Military Strategies and U.S. Pressure in Ukraine Conflict (Oct 15-16, 2025)

Russian and US leaders discussed potential peace efforts in Ukraine, while Russia continues its military operations, including drone strikes and information campaigns to influence European and global perceptions, with Ukraine receiving increased military support from Western allies.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#information-warfare #putin-trump-talks #russia-ukraine-conflict

world6 months ago•19 min saved

Ukraine Denies Russian Summer Offensive Successes Amid Heavy Losses

The Kremlin is intensifying a multi-pronged information campaign to deter Western support for Ukraine and undermine European peace efforts, amid slow Russian territorial gains and high casualties. Russian officials and milbloggers are exaggerating battlefield successes and issuing threats, while Ukraine continues military operations in various sectors, including drone strikes in Crimea and offensive actions near Novopavlivka and Toretsk. The conflict remains complex with ongoing military and informational battles, and significant Russian military casualties reported.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#information-warfare #military-operations #russia

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Putin's Nuclear Threats: A Dangerous Game of Political Influence"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new nuclear threat against the West, with experts suggesting that his recent saber-rattling may be aimed at swaying American voters against supporting Ukraine. Putin's warnings come amid ongoing assistance for Ukraine from the US, with experts speculating that he is attempting to create conditions that would lead to a reduction in US aid to the country. While military professionals and international relations experts remain skeptical of Putin's threats, there are concerns that the average American voter may be influenced by his nuclear rhetoric, potentially impacting US support for Ukraine.

via Yahoo News|

#american-voters #information-warfare #international-relations

disinformation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Russia's Covert Campaign: Exploiting Celebrities on Cameo to Discredit Ukraine's Leader"

Russia has been covertly purchasing personalized video messages from US celebrities on the Cameo app and manipulating them to make it seem like the celebrities are disparaging Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky. Celebrities such as Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson, John McGinley, and Kate Flannery have had their videos repurposed to falsely denigrate Zelensky. The manipulated videos were then spread through Russian social media and featured by government-controlled news organizations. The Kremlin's use of fake celebrity cameos is a new weapon in its information war with the West.

via Boing Boing|

#celebrities #disinformation #information-warfare

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Russian Disinformation Campaign Exploits Celebrities in Cyber Attacks

Russian actors have manipulated Cameo videos featuring celebrities like Elijah Wood and Mike Tyson to appear as if they are criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Microsoft research. The altered videos were shared on social media and reported on by Russian government-owned or controlled outlets. The videos often show the celebrities talking to "Vladimir" and suggesting he seek help for substance abuse, but are edited to make it seem like they are addressing Zelensky. This tactic is part of Russia's evolving disinformation efforts, which now include using popular video platforms. Cameo has stated that such videos violate their community guidelines and will be removed.

via WIRED|

#cameo-videos #celebrities #information-warfare

disinformation2 years ago•5 min saved

"Russian Disinformation Campaigns Target American Celebrities for Manipulation"

Russia has employed a new tactic in its information war with the West by using fake celebrity cameos in social media posts and Russian news coverage critical of Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Celebrities such as Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson, and others were unknowingly featured in videos that falsely accused Zelensky of having substance abuse problems. The videos, repurposed from the Cameo app, were part of Russia's efforts to denigrate Zelensky and build support for the war at home while stoking opposition abroad. This campaign, along with another involving posts on Facebook and X, highlights Russia's adaptability and persistence in justifying its actions in Ukraine.

via The New York Times|

#celebrities #disinformation #information-warfare

international-politics2 years ago•11 min saved

Percepto's Battle Against Russian Disinformation in French-Speaking Africa

Israeli company Percepto International, specializing in disinformation-for-hire, discovered a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing Burkina Faso and other democratically-elected governments in the Sahel region of Africa. Pro-Russian fake news sites, social media groups, and influencers were used to spread propaganda and undermine Western influence. The campaign has resulted in the toppling of governments in five former French colonies, with new leaders in Mali and Burkina Faso being overtly pro-Russian. French troops have been replaced with Russian mercenaries in Mali and the Central African Republic. The case highlights the growing business of disinformation-for-hire and the challenges faced by Western governments in countering such campaigns.

via The Washington Post|

#burkina-faso #disinformation #information-warfare

militaryintelligence2 years ago•1 min saved

Inside Ukraine's Espionage: Budanov's Sources, Kremlin Secrets, and CIA Connections

Kyrylo Budanov, chief of Ukraine's military intelligence, revealed that the agency has "sources" in the closest offices to Russian President Vladimir Putin, allowing them to accurately predict events. Budanov emphasized the importance of information warfare in modern conflicts and stated that Ukraine learned from its loss in the 2014 information war, adopting a different approach in the ongoing conflict with Russia. He claimed that Russia is now losing the information battle, as Ukrainian intelligence works to shape public perception and counter Russian propaganda.

via Ukrinform|

#information-warfare #military-intelligence #militaryintelligence

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling Ukraine's Enigmatic Spymaster: Emerging from the Shadows"

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), has gained a public profile as he discusses wartime intelligence and menaces Russia. He believes that in today's world, a spy boss cannot stay in the shadows and that all future wars will resemble the information battle. Budanov claims that Ukraine lost the information war in 2014 but is now winning against Russia. He has used recent events, such as the mercenary mutiny in Russia, to reveal what Ukraine's spies know about their enemy. Budanov, who is reviled in Russia, has faced multiple assassination attempts but remains undeterred.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#information-warfare #intelligence #international-affairs

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

The Wagner Mutiny and Russia's Future

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin caterer turned mercenary warlord and then mutineer, has built a profitable empire interfering in the politics and crises of countries around the world. Prigozhin’s sprawling businesses include not only the Wagner mercenary group but also an online army that has fought wars over information from Sudan to the United States. Prigozhin’s brief rebellion and ongoing rhetoric against the government of his once close associate Vladimir Putin played out online as much as on the ground, as he successfully utilized the messaging service Telegram to communicate with the public.

via The Intercept|

#information-warfare #politics #putin

international-relations2 years ago•10 min saved

Taiwan's Ingenious Use of Women's Voices for Secret Messages and Defector Recruitment.

In the 1970s, Taiwanese broadcasters used powerful speakers and shortwave radios to transmit coded messages and propaganda to Communist China, with the female voice, especially that of pop star Teresa Teng, being a key tool for information warfare. The job gave the women a unique viewpoint into cross-strait relations and Taiwan's eventual democratization. Today, their stories gain new relevance at a time of heightened tensions between Taiwan and China.

via NPR|

#china #cross-strait-relations #information-warfare

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

Russia's Propaganda Tactics Rely on Ukraine Fatigue

Russia is counting on "Ukraine fatigue" to wear down Western resolve in the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin is using disinformation tactics to exploit the psychological detachment that sets in when people are exposed to a relentless stream of horror stories. The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has identified this as a crucial strand of Russia's "winter offensive" that employs Ukraine fatigue to wear down populations and politicians to the point where they no longer feel it is in their interests to offer Ukraine their material or financial support. Western authorities must confront Ukraine fatigue head-on, maintaining empathy for the Ukrainian cause and rightly laying blame for the energy crisis at Russia's door.

via Euronews|

#information-warfare #international-relations #messaging-war