The Russia-Ukraine war is now being viewed by some Americans through the lens of conspiracy theories, misinformation researchers said. (It is difficult to be precise on the scope of pro-Russian narratives on social media and online forums because bots and organized campaigns make them difficult to track.) The hastily assembled effort has been surprisingly successful. Anti-Drone Warfare: Since Russia began terrorizing Ukrainian cities in recent weeks with Iranian-made drones, Ukraine has turned its focus to an intense counter-drone strategy.midterm elections and a cold European winter. A Coalition Under Strain: President Biden is facing new challenges keeping together the bipartisan, multinational coalition supporting Ukraine, which has shown recent signs of fraying with the approach of U.S.The Looming Fight for Kherson: As Russian forces pillage the occupied southern port city and pressure residents to leave for Russia, a nearby hydroelectric dam has emerged as a linchpin in what is shaping up to be the site of the next major battle in Ukraine.Putin of Russia repeated the unfounded claim that Ukraine was preparing to explode a so-called dirty bomb, as concerns rose in the West that the Kremlin was seeking a pretext to escalate the war. Fears of Escalation: President Vladimir V.Those mentions cropped up 5,740 times in the past week, up from 214 in the first week of February, Zignal said. In all, pro-Russian narratives on English-language social media, cable TV, and print and online outlets soared 2,580 percent in the past week compared to the first week of February, according to an analysis by the media insights company Zignal Labs. Another falsehood involves the idea that the war is about taking down a cabal of global elites over sex trafficking. In one popular lie circulating online, Mr. Others have spread convoluted conspiracy theories about the war that are tinged with a pro-Russia sheen. Putin and falsely accused NATO of violating nonexistent territorial agreements with Russia, which they said justified the Russian president’s declaration of war on Ukraine, according to a review of posts by The New York Times. In recent days, commenters have complimented Mr. Putin and Russia is now being expressed online in a jumble of facts, observations and opinions, sometimes entwined with lies. “For these individuals, Putin’s actions aren’t a tragedy - they’re a fantasy fulfilled.” Brooking, a resident senior fellow for the Atlantic Council who studies digital platforms. “Putin embodies the strength that Trump pretended to have,” said Emerson T. Putin carries a strongman appeal, viewed as someone who gets his way and does not let political correctness stop him. The positive Russia comments are an extension of the culture wars and grievance politics that have animated the right in the United States in the past few years. As Russia attacked Ukraine this week, those views spread, infusing the online discourse over the war with sympathy - and even approval - for the aggressor. The online conversations reflect how pro-Russia sentiment has increasingly penetrated Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, right-wing podcasts, messaging apps like Telegram and some conservative media. Oltmann, a conservative podcaster, said on his show this week.Īnd in Telegram groups like The Patriot Voice and Facebook groups including Texas for Donald Trump 2020, members criticized President Biden’s handling of the conflict and expressed support for Russia, with some saying they trusted Mr. “I’ll stand on the side of Russia right now,” Mr. Putin and that rationalized his actions against Ukraine. Right-wing commentators including Candace Owens, Stew Peters and Joe Oltmann also jumped into the fray online with posts that were favorable to Mr. Putin of Russia “ pretty smart.” His remarks were posted on YouTube, Twitter and the messaging app Telegram, where they were viewed more than 1.3 million times. Trump called the wartime strategy of President Vladimir V. The day before Russia invaded Ukraine, former President Donald J.
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