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US accuses Russia of interfering with its presidential election

US attorney general, Merrick Garland, says Russian President Vladamir Putin's inner circle directed companies to promote disinformation as part of a programme to influence the presidential election. The Justice Department has filed charges against two Moscow-based managers of state broadcaster RT, for allegedly paying content creators in America to pump pro-Russia propaganda and disinformation to US audiences.  

todaySeptember 5, 2024 16

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Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold

  By Dani Madrid-Morales, University of Sheffield; Herman Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, and Saifuddin Ahmed, Nanyang Technological University   The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The trend is linked partly to competition among world powers, which is being played out in Africa too. Across the continent, multiple foreign […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024 17

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Pro-Putin movement expands across the former Soviet bloc – here’s why

    By Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham   As Russia keeps pounding Ukrainian cities with airstrikes and advances along the frontline in Donbas, regional elections in two states in eastern Germany have seen a surge of support for parties on the extreme right and extreme left. What is particularly concerning is that both parties oppose support for Ukraine and back a more Kremlin-aligned view of the Russian aggression against […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024 14

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Modi becomes first Indian leader to visit Ukraine

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ukraine, a month after he visited Russia for talks with President Putin. The trip to Kyiv is the first by an Indian leader in three decades, and it comes as the war in Ukraine continues. New Delhi has not publicly condemned Russia's invasion but Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the conflict. He said India is ready to extend 'all possible cooperation' […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 28

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Russia-Ukraine war spills into west Africa: Mali attacks signal dangerous times ahead

  By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University   Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali. An alliance of Tuareg rebel groups known as the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad joined forces in late […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 22

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Thousands evacuated in Kursk after Ukrainian incursion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have moved into Russian territory to "restore justice". It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched the incursion. The UK's former ambassador to Ukraine, Lee Turner says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin.  

todayAugust 12, 2024 27

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Russia declares state of emergency

Russia has declared a state of emergency in the border region of Kursk, after Ukrainian troops launched a surprise cross-border assault into the area. Regional authorities say heavy fighting is continuing and Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the attack a major provocation. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The BBC reports that some 3,000 people have had to evacuate the region, as ongoing military altercations have killed at least four […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 20

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Nigeria Detains Tailors for Making Russian Flags Amid Protests

Nigeria has detained several tailors and their sponsors for making Russian flags used in anti-government protests. The Department of State Services is investigating the matter, labeling the display of foreign flags during protests as a "treasonable offence." Reports Reuters. Protests against economic reforms have been ongoing since August 1, particularly in northern states. The Russian embassy denies involvement, and analysts suggest the use of Russian flags reflects discontent with government […]

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