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War in Ukraine: Social media, propaganda and censorship at the heart of the conflict
In order to conquer the country, Russia relies not only on weapons, but also on disinformation and propaganda campaigns. An operation that has been going on since the beginning of the military campaign, according to sector experts quoted by Nbc. However, Kyiv would manage to respond effectively
“Do not you believe fake news“I’m still here”: On February 26, the third day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the president said Volodymyr Zelenskyy Post a video as you walk around Kyiv. “Information circulates wrong on the web after which I would call on our army to lay down their arms and that there will be an evacuation, denounces the Ukrainian leader
However, Zelenskyj’s message is apparently aimed at both citizens and soldiers counter false information presumably originating from and aimed at the Russian apparatus simplify conflict resolution military in favor of Moscow
Disinformation and propaganda seem to be one crucial battlefield in this war: according to what was reported by NBC on the day of the invasion, the Russian efforts for Spread of fake news on the internet and in traditional media They would have started long before the attack and should intensify over time