Threats of Information Warfare: New Tactics of Russian Propaganda
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council predicts that in the coming weeks, Russian information campaigns may intensify their focus on manipulating narratives around protests in Ukraine.
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«It is expected that hostile media will spread false claims that the Ukrainian people supposedly demand «capitulation» and «overthrow of the government», - the message states.
Additionally, there is an expectation of increased information operations targeting residents of frontline regions in Ukraine.
«In particular, there will be dissemination of fake news about the supposed evacuation of military administration officials, as well as provocative «leaks» purportedly from Ukrainian military or local authorities aimed at intimidating people and creating an impression of a collapse in the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine», the Center noted.
Moreover, Russian sources are expected to continue their information manipulations, attempting to discredit Ukraine in the context of negotiations in Istanbul and speculating on the topic of prisoner exchanges to undermine trust in Ukrainian air defense forces.
Russian media also spreads a fake narrative that released Ukrainian soldiers from captivity are allegedly facing criminal prosecution for desertion.
