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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

For Russian diplomats, disinformation is part of the job

ASSOCIATED PRESS

As governments and social media companies have moved to suppress Russia's state media and the disinformation it spreads about the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin's diplomats are stepping up to do the dirty work.

Russian embassies and consulates around the world are prolifically using Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to deflect blame for atrocities while seeking to undermine the international coalition supporting Ukraine.

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