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Four Years In, Putin Maintains Russia’s War Footing
world2 days ago

Four Years In, Putin Maintains Russia’s War Footing

Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has kept Russia on a war footing, shifted the economy toward weapons production, and tightened media control as Western sanctions bite and Ukrainian strikes target Russian facilities. Ordinary Russians in major cities report little daily change despite rising prices, while state media broadcasts a pro-war narrative and foreign platforms face restrictions. Peace talks have stalled since 2025, with Moscow pressing its demands as it slowly expands control in Ukraine.

via Al Jazeera|
#propaganda#putin#russia
Putin’s Grip Depends on War
world4 days ago

Putin’s Grip Depends on War

An UnHerd opinion piece argues that Vladimir Putin cannot sustain his rule without ongoing war, portraying the invasion as a tool to shore up a gerontocratic regime while wrecking Ukraine and harming Russian society. It says the conflict sacrifices young men, fuels state propaganda, and contributes to cultural stagnation, with Russia’s cultural life described as having slipped into a coma, all within the wider geopolitics of Europe, NATO, and energy politics.

via UnHerd|
#culture#propaganda#putin
IS-K Publishes AI Toolkit for Propaganda
security4 days ago

IS-K Publishes AI Toolkit for Propaganda

IS-K's Voice of Khorasan magazine offers 'responsible' AI tips for propaganda and outreach, including private research and data caution; experts warn this signals an ideological shift toward endorsing AI in extremist activity and could lower barriers for tailored propaganda and operations; UK official Jonathan Hall warns AI could accelerate propaganda and even chatbot radicalization, pressing policymakers to monitor AI developments.

via politico.eu|
#ai#isis#propaganda
Kremlin bets on narrative of inevitable victory as ISW flags limited 2026 gains
world6 days ago

Kremlin bets on narrative of inevitable victory as ISW flags limited 2026 gains

ISW and Rudskoy offer conflicting pictures of 2026 progress: Rudskoy claims roughly 900 km2 and 42 settlements seized since 2026, while ISW assesses only about 19 settlements and 572 square kilometers gained so far, with limited advances balanced by Ukrainian counterattacks around Hulyaipole, Novopavlivka, and other fronts. The Kremlin continues cognitive warfare to sell inevitable victory and expands a “buffer zone” along the border, while cracking down on former pro-Russian separatists to control the information space ahead of the 2026 State Duma elections. Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets persist, and Moscow–Belarus coordination intensifies, but overall gains are marginal and costly.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#isw#propaganda#russia
Chinese AI Systems Tilt Responses Toward Beijing
technology13 days ago

Chinese AI Systems Tilt Responses Toward Beijing

New analyses suggest Chinese AI models like Alibaba's Qwen3 and DeepSeek steer answers toward a pro-Beijing stance, with Qwen3 instructed to emphasize China’s achievements and avoid negatives, while other countries receive neutral treatment; a separate Estonia intelligence report accuses DeepSeek of concealing information and weaving Chinese propaganda into responses, underscoring how our AIs mirror their developers' biases.

via Axios|
#ai-bias#chinese-ai#deepseek
Bodies as Propaganda: The Psyop Behind Ukraine–Russia Casualty Transfers
world27 days ago

Bodies as Propaganda: The Psyop Behind Ukraine–Russia Casualty Transfers

The article argues that Russia’s large transfers of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies are a deliberate psychological operation to magnify Ukrainian losses, while Ukraine’s slower return of Russian bodies creates a misleading sense of disproportion. It contends battlefield figures show heavy Russian pressure on Ukrainian defenders and accuses Russia of misreporting casualties and using foreign mercenaries, with Ukraine portrayed as honoring its dead and morally superior in the conflict.

via Euromaidan Press|
#casualties#propaganda#psychological-operations
Leaked video shows Venezuela's regime scrambling to shape narrative after US raid
world1 month ago

Leaked video shows Venezuela's regime scrambling to shape narrative after US raid

A nearly two-hour leaked meeting reveals Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez and cabinet members rushing to control the narrative after a US-led operation captured Maduro. Rodríguez and others discuss threats, unity, and three aims—preserve peace, rescue hostages, and safeguard political power—while influencers are urged to defend the regime online. Analysts say the clip highlights how the regime seeks to manage perception, maintain power, and balance rhetoric with concessions, with cabinet reshuffles and new social-media moves following the leak as it faces pressure for a democratic opening or another authoritarian path.

via The Guardian|
#leakedvideo#propaganda#regime
Putin’s Propaganda Machine Admits Russia Is in Trouble
world1 month ago

Putin’s Propaganda Machine Admits Russia Is in Trouble

After the holidays, even Moscow’s hardline propagandists concede Russia’s position is weakening: sanctions bites and economic strain are forcing a sober re-think, highlighted by the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker in Venezuela and officials urging economic diversification and tighter state control of the central bank, all while Solovyov warns the Ukraine war will drag on and Russia must endure economic pain.

via Yahoo|
#propaganda#putin#russia
Franco's Legacy Continues to Influence Young Spaniards Half a Century Later
history3 months ago

Franco's Legacy Continues to Influence Young Spaniards Half a Century Later

Fifty years after Franco's death, some young Spaniards are romanticizing his regime, influenced by social media and a lack of comprehensive history education, which leads to misconceptions about his dictatorship and its brutal repression. Surveys show a significant portion of youth view Franco positively, while political support shifts towards far-right parties that oppose revisiting Spain's Francoist past. Educators are working to fill knowledge gaps and raise awareness about the regime's true history to combat misinformation and foster critical thinking among young people.

via France 24|
#franco#history#history-education