Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he’s coming for Europe Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference – but even that won’t be easy. Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2025
‘Pragmatic manipulation’: Is Russia playing with European voters’ minds? Spin operations disguised as news outlets and right-wingers muddy the waters with Kremlin narratives, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024
Putin has a ‘factchecking’ operation, and so do other dictators – but they use them to twist the truth Bad actors know that factchecking sites are a vital democratic tool. That’s why they’ve launched their own dishonest versions, says academic Maxim Alyukov The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Tuesday briefing: Is Alexei Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya now his political heir? In today’s newsletter: After the Russian opposition activist’s death in a penal colony, his wife declares her intention of continuing his work. Can she, or anyone else, fill the void? The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
Should Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hold elections amid Russia war? No, say voters Some politicians, in Ukraine and elsewhere, question whether the country should hold a vote, despite legal restrictions. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023
Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground The latest Middle East war could help Russia escape punishment for aggression and war crimes in Ukraine, say experts. Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2023
Wagner advances in Bakhmut as Ukraine gears up for counterattack Russian mercenaries say they have seized the centre of Bakhmut as Ukraine’s troops train for new offensives. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2023
New wave of Russian air raids hits Ukrainian cities, energy sites Ukraine’s allies promise to send more air defence systems and missiles to Kyiv as Russia renews aerial bombardment. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022
Ukraine celebrates counterattack, Russia retaliates Russia appears to be on the defensive as Ukraine slowly but surely gains ground. Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2022