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Lithuania: Russia spreads fake attack claims to sabotage Trump-Zelenskyy Mar-a-Lago deal
The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry believes that recent Russian claims about an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence are part of a disinformation campaign, similar to the alleged fake 'drone attack' on t...
Zelenskyy dismisses allegations of attack on Putin residence as fabrication
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied recent reports that his military launched an offensive against Russian president Vladimir Putin's compound in Sochi. Accusing foreign media and disin...
US sanctions former EU commissioner and four Europeans over efforts to curb online hate speech
The US Secretary of State, likely referring to Mike Pompeo or another individual holding the office at the time, has imposed visa bans on a former EU commissioner and additional Europeans involved in ...
France Exposes Malicious Disinformation Campaign Targeting India’s 26 Rafale-Marine; Disinfo Campaign Targets Fighter Jet's Capabilities
The French government has disclosed a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at undermining India's purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. The forged documents, exposed by the agency Viginum ...
France Exposes Malicious Disinformation Campaign Targeting India’s 26 Rafale M Defence Deal With Forged Letters
India's acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets is facing another sophisticated online disinformation campaign. France has identified forged letters as part of an attempt to undermine the deal....
Satellite Pix: Russian Missile Sub Hit by Ukraine Undersea Drone Is Stationary, Leaking Oil
Satellite images reveal that a Russian Kilo-class submarine attacked by an Ukrainian underwater drone at a naval base is stationary and leaking oil, contradicting the Kremlin's statement that the sub ...
Normalising disinformation: China shifts to overt operations against Japan
Chinese state media and diplomatic social channels escalated efforts to undermine Japan's reputation as a security partner in the Indo-Pacific region during 2025, according to reports by Japan Nexus I...
US Rejects Russian Claim of Ukraine Plot Against Putin
The United States has dismissed Russia's accusation that Ukraine and Western countries are plotting against President Vladimir Putin. A senior US defense official stated that the claims are baseless, ...
Zelenskyy calls claim of Ukraine attacking Putin's residence yet another Russian lie
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed reports that Ukrainian forces made an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life as a false narrative, labeling it another disinformation ...
War between Russia and Ukraine: Russia releases video of downed drone to refute Kiev's denial of attempt to attack Putin's residence
Russia has released footage showing the shot-down of an unmanned aerial vehicle, aimed at countering claims from Kyiv that it did not engage in any provocative actions against President Vladimir Putin...
Kallas Urges Not to Accept Unfounded Russian Claims: Moscow Seeks to Disrupt Progress Toward Peace
Stig Kallas, a prominent political figure, has called for skepticism towards unfounded claims made by Russia, asserting that Moscow's actions aim at undermining the genuine advancement toward peace. T...
US Reveals Russian Disinformation About Putin Residence Attack - Ukraine Uninvolved
The United States has dismissed claims by Russia as disinformation regarding an alleged attack on President Putin's residence, highlighting that Ukraine did not participate in any such action....
US Intelligence Agencies Reject False Report of AFU Attack on Putin's Residence
The United States intelligence community has unequivocally rejected a false report circulating online claiming that the Azov Regiment (AFU) attempted an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s re...
Brown University shooting: how right-wing misinformation hurt the investigation
Rhode Island officials accused right-wing misinformation of complicating their investigation into a shooting at Brown University, where Claudio Neves Valente, 48, killed two students and injured other...
Cyprus says video alleging the country is corrupt is likely the product of Russian disinformation
The government of Cyprus has denounced a recent video circulating on social media as probable disinformation aimed at undermining its reputation and political stability. The authorities suspect that t...
Ukraine Debunks Russian Fake News About Drone Attack on Putin's Residence
The Ukrainian government has debunked a recent false claim by Russia regarding drone attacks on President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Details of the misinformation campaign are not provided in the pre...
Attack on Valday Residence: MFA Names Reason for Russian Disinformation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has stated that Russia's claim about an alleged attack on the Valday Discussion Club residence is false and part of disinformation tactics. The exact reasons behi...
How the Bondi Beach attack became a flashpoint for global disinformation and AI-driven hate
Adam Hadley of Tech Against Terrorism warns that divisive rhetoric and AI-driven misinformation are hindering international cooperation following the Bondi Beach attack. Populist agendas and commercia...
African teen who raised Macron’s ire with AI-generated French ‘coup’ video has no regrets
A Burkinabe teenager generated and posted an artificial intelligence-created video falsely claiming a coup in France, which went viral but only gained €7 as intended for profit. The incident caused no...
RIA Novosti: Propaganda Leaflet About NATO Found at Melitopol University
A propaganda leaflet about NATO has been discovered at an educational institution in Melitopol. The report does not specify the context or content of the leaflet but indicates a potential link to disi...