How Russia spread its fabricated pretexts for invading Ukraine

Analysis of video and social media posts reveals extent of disinformation

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Disinformation from Russia's invasion of Ukraine can begin in the form of edited photos and videos before it spreads across social media platforms.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Disinformation regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine is spreading. What methods have been used to move false information into the conversation, and where did the disinformation originate? Nikkei sought out the main threads and analyzed how they spread on Telegram, a messaging app widely used in the former Soviet bloc.

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