StopFake tore apart Putin’s recent scripted interview on an annual Russian production called “Direct Line”. StopFake exposes Putin’s lies, his misdirections, and his avoidance of being truthful. </end editorial> Putin’s Direct Line and Ukraine June 08, 2018 When asked what advice would he give his grandchildren, Russian president Vladimir Putin responded with an answer that… Continue reading StopFake Exposé On Putin, Direct Line, And Ukraine
StopFake Exposé On Putin, Direct Line, And Ukraine
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We still need East Stratcom against Kremlin trolls
By LAIMA ANDRIKIENE BRUSSELS, 7. JUN, 16:53 The EU and its member states are facing an organised and aggressive Russian state fake news, manipulation and disinformation campaign. Its objective is to destabilise the Western democratic order, confront and weaken states and ultimately to break up EU unity and support those that wish to destroy it. Unfortunately,… Continue reading We still need East Stratcom against Kremlin trolls
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Russia / Strategy Ad Hoc Media Update (35)
Anonymous expert compilation, analysis, and reporting. </end editorial> While Singapore and the G7 dominated media traffic related to Russia this week, many other things transpired, mostly following established threads, especially related to Russia’s ongoing descent into the abyss: Aerial provocations in Alaska and Baltics, Norway asks for more Gyrenes, Ukraine / NATO developments, Hungary, and… Continue reading Russia / Strategy Ad Hoc Media Update (35)
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On Russian TV, the British Embassy in Moscow Vanishes – and is Replaced by a Church
Friday, June 15, 2018 Paul Goble Staunton, June 15 – In a measure of both the progress video technology has made and the regress Russia has under Vladimir Putin, Moscow’s First Channel at the time of its broadcast of the opening of the World Cup photoshopped a clip so that the British embassy in the… Continue reading On Russian TV, the British Embassy in Moscow Vanishes – and is Replaced by a Church
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Russian Troll or Clumsy Publicity Hound?
This article gives me a reason to air a fairly dated but now applicable theory. Loud, abrasive, inept, and sophomoric efforts at dispensing Russian propaganda like USAReally are most likely deliberate distractions for more sophisticated, low-level, more-professional efforts. Every single thing about USAReally screams they’re smoking hashish and planning this while drinking vodka. I can… Continue reading Russian Troll or Clumsy Publicity Hound?
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Russia Continues Intimidation Of Norway
Russia is attempting to, once again, intimidate Norway. Russia vows consequences after Norway invites more U.S. Marines Please don’t forget Russia’s threat to nuke Norway in 2016. Russia threatens to NUKE Norway in response to allowing US Marines to deploy in the country Norway is no threat to Russia. Yes, it controls the Skagerrak Strait, with… Continue reading Russia Continues Intimidation Of Norway
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Russia Hides Bad News Behind World Cup
First, the news of the Pension Age for Russian citizens is announced during the Russia/Saudi Arabia World Cup Game. Russia proposes raising pension age, first hike in almost 90 years Then the news of the Value Added Tax is increased from 18% to 20% during the World Cup in Russia. Russian government submitted a draft… Continue reading Russia Hides Bad News Behind World Cup
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From Nord Stream to Novichok: Kremlin Propaganda on Google’s Front Page
The conclusion of this author stops short of asking how. How is Russia placing their propaganda from RT and Sputnik at the top of the top stories in Google Top Stories? SEO or Search Engine Optimization is a complex and ever-changing subject. SEO is big money, big business, and businesses live and die by their… Continue reading From Nord Stream to Novichok: Kremlin Propaganda on Google’s Front Page
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How Russia Justifies Even More Propaganda
Igor Panarin used a pro-Russian website, BaltNews, to publish an article arguing that the West is unfairly launching propaganda at an undeserving Russia. First, Baltnews is Sputnik’s brother, a confirmed Russian propaganda site. It’s owner, Media Capital Holding B.V., is wholly owned by Rossiya Segodnya, who owns Sputnik. StopFake documents it here, Sputnik’s unknown brother. A few observations about… Continue reading How Russia Justifies Even More Propaganda
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On “Our democracy is more important than Facebook’s profits”
I just read a moving article. It was heartfelt, emotionally evocative, and for someone not conversant in Russian Information Warfare, convincing. I was sent the entire article by a close friend. This is my review of “Our democracy is more important than Facebook’s profits“. While the article contains quite a few very good points, to… Continue reading On “Our democracy is more important than Facebook’s profits”
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Pentagon GreenLights Offensive Cyber
The New York Times published a story titled Pentagon Puts Cyberwarriors on the Offensive, Increasing the Risk of Conflict. I couldn’t help but notice the negative spin on the headline, predisposing a negative perspective on the Pentagon’s approval before even starting the article. The objective, according to the new “vision statement” quietly issued by the command,… Continue reading Pentagon GreenLights Offensive Cyber
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Google Plus: A Haven For White Nationalists And Nazis
In the never-ending Whack-A-Mole that are efforts to withdraw any support and legitimacy for racism, Google Plus appears to be the new safe haven for White Nationalists and Neo-Nazis. Facebook just hired 20,000 more analysts to help secure that social media platform. Google and Google Plus appear to be doing the next big hire. Either… Continue reading Google Plus: A Haven For White Nationalists And Nazis
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Kremlin Watch Briefing: Russian language = Russian responsibility?
Topics of the Week The Brexit campaign had close links to Russia and its ambassador to the UK According to Donald Trump, Crimea is a part of Russia because “everyone there speaks Russian”. (So, by that logic, should the British take back America?!) The US has imposed sanctions on Russian companies accused of assisting the Kremlin in spying on American… Continue reading Kremlin Watch Briefing: Russian language = Russian responsibility?
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Russian bunkers near Poland could be storing nuclear weapons, report says
By JOHN VANDIVER | STARS AND STRIPESPublished: June 18, 2018 The Russian military has renovated an underground bunker 50 miles from Poland that could be an active nuclear weapons storage site, a nuclear watchdog group said Monday. A series of satellite images analyzed by the Washington-based Federation of American Scientists show one of three underground bunkers in… Continue reading Russian bunkers near Poland could be storing nuclear weapons, report says
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20 June Event: Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World
Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has invested an estimated $10 billion per year projecting its influence into the politics of overseas democracies. Key to this effort is the United Front, a “magic weapon” strategy that seeks to build mutually beneficial relationships with… Continue reading 20 June Event: Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World
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Annual Report: Interim Commission of the Council of Federation on Protection of State Sovereignty and Prevention of Interference in the Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (February 2018)
(http://council.gov.ru/media/files/BX3FqMRAl7ykAmPLRl4cR1ju4RaswiKN.pdf) (Russian) Russia published its final draft of this report recently and referenced it two days ago. This report is being used as justification for establishing a new “information bureau”, a part of Igor Panarin’s proposal. To synopsize, it is 83 pages of mostly irrational rubbish, but it supports the creation of a new commission to… Continue reading Annual Report: Interim Commission of the Council of Federation on Protection of State Sovereignty and Prevention of Interference in the Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (February 2018)
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EW – Israel: Navy says new ‘smart’ torpedo set for deployment
Secretive new underwater missile system is ‘digital,’ boasts electronic warfare capabilities, greater range and precision, and even the ability to hamper enemy detection. The Israeli Navy announced on Tuesday that an advanced new torpedo system had successfully passed its final operational test and was now slated to become the latest weapon in the nation’s underwater… Continue reading EW – Israel: Navy says new ‘smart’ torpedo set for deployment
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Archbishop: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a ‘silent war’
Monday, 18 June 2018, 10:58 Speaking at the end of a closed-door meeting on religious freedom at the US Embassy to the Holy See, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Greek Catholic Ukrainian Church, stressed that “it is a matter of fact that the war in Ukraine has become a silent war.” The meeting… Continue reading Archbishop: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a ‘silent war’
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Weak Response To Russian Meddling Emboldened Moscow, Official Says
A weak and feckless response by President Obama enabled Russia to not only illegally occupy Crimea with nary a repercussion but enabled Russia to invade Donbas and keep a long-term simmering war in Ukraine as a festering, non-healing wound. The 44th President enabled Russia to act loudly, brashly, and boldly, with most actions being illegal,… Continue reading Weak Response To Russian Meddling Emboldened Moscow, Official Says
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US Senators To Visit Russia At End Of June 2018
Do our US Senators support Russia? At the end of the month, US Senators plan to visit Russia. American senators to visit Russia at end of month: report During Russia’s World Cup (Jun 14, 2018 – Jul 15, 2018) when there are global protests against The Russian FIFA World Cup of 2018 and calls not to attend. … Continue reading US Senators To Visit Russia At End Of June 2018
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