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Putin tightens grip on Russian elections with anti-war opposition squeezed out

Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has begun with voters facing a sharply narrowed political field: the country’s only openly anti-war party has been barred from running a national list, while pro-Kremlin parties and war veterans dominate the ballot.

The Times of India

French govt warns right-wing TV channel about rebroadcasting expelled pro-Putin pundit

France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she spread Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio.

France 24

OpenAI Uncovered A Russia-Linked Influence Campaign. Operators Used ChatGPT To Look Less Russian.

The campaign promoted a purported Israeli think tank filled with copied academic work and a "sovereignty" index that favored Russia.

International Business Times

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'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying on Thursday that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression". Authorities ordered her to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French TV channels.

France 24

Pro-Kremlin actors launch large scale disinformation campaign targeting Armenia's elections

For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating.

Euronews

Russian crackdown on Telegram app prompts rare criticism from soldiers, pro-war bloggers and officials

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

The Guardian - UK

Podcast of Hegseth church network airs far-right and Christian nationalist views

CrossPolitic has in recent weeks hosted pastors who have opposed liberal democracy and pushed authoritarian ideas

The Guardian - US

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Kyiv hails US weapons deal as Moscow dismisses Trump’s sanctions threat

US president says he will send Ukraine Patriot anti-aircraft batteries and interceptor missiles paid for by EU allies

The Guardian - UK

Video shows 4 captive Ukrainian troops killed by men identified as Russian forces

Ukrainian drone video seen by The Associated Press shows four Ukrainian soldiers being shot to death by soldiers with Russian uniform markings in the village of Piatykhatky on March 13

The Independent UK

Amid truce talks, why is Ukraine focused on attacking western Russia?

While the warring sides have agreed to halting some assaults, the conflict is convulsing Russia’s Belgorod.

Al Jazeera

‘Many more Russian war criminals on our list’: Ukraine vows more attacks

Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Fake US Election Video Signals Sprawling Russian Disinformation Ops

American intelligence officials on Friday blamed Russia for a fake video of a Haitian immigrant claiming to have voted multiple times, the latest in a series of disinformation campaigns in the final stretch of the US election.

International Business Times

I investigated millions of tweets from the Kremlin’s ‘troll factory’ and discovered classic propaganda techniques reimagined for the social media age

Gentlemen, we interfered, we interfere, and we will interfere … Carefully, precisely, surgically, and in our own way, as we know how. During our pinpoint operations, we will remove both kidneys and the liver at once.

The Conversation

Western Media Hail Olympics While Russia Scorns 'Shameful' Games

The Paris Olympics won mostly rave reviews from western media after they closed on Sunday, while media in Russia, whose team were excluded because of its war in Ukraine, sniffed at France's success.

International Business Times

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Deadly Attacks In Russia's Dagestan Raise New Security Questions

As Russia reels from a spate of deadly shootings by armed extremists for the second time in just over three months, questions have swirled over how the Kremlin's powerful security forces failed to prevent the attacks.

Radio France Internationale

EU struggles to counter Russian disinformation ahead of European elections

As the European Union prepares for this weekend's EU-wide parliamentary elections, the bloc faces significant challenges in combating alleged Russian disinformation. Despite Russia's denials of interference, the potential impact of a disinformation campaign on voter opinion remains difficult to measure.

The Guardian - UK

Disinformation crisis unit on rapid alert around European elections

EU officials anticipate ‘narratives questioning the legitimacy of the elections’ for weeks afterwards

The Guardian - UK

Disappearing ink, fake polls and voter fraud: EU fears as Russian propaganda ads target Euro elections

Researcher uncovers vast Facebook campaign and accuses Meta of ‘lack of willingness’ to counter it

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Belgium And Czech Republic Warn EU Of Russian Interference

Belgium and Czech Republic raise alarm over potential Russian interference in upcoming EU elections, urging protective measures.

The Guardian - UK

From patriotic films to youth festivals: the £1bn push to get vote out for Putin

Leaked documents show how Kremlin has pumped money into media content and secret polls to ‘pre-rig’ the election

France 24

Another Ukraine: a disinformation platform run by an exiled Ukrainian oligarch in Russia

Viktor Medvedchuk, a Ukrainian oligarch who is close to Vladimir Putin, found refuge in Russia after leaving Ukraine, where he faces treason charges. He runs a Russian-language portal pushing Kremlin narratives on Ukraine and the war, but his latest foray into disinformation has run into its own challenges.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was a very hard journey’: Master and Margarita director on its unlikely Russian success

Michael Lockshin’s film adaption of Bulgakov’s anti-censorship masterpiece has become a box office hit in Russia against all odds

The Guardian - UK

‘Angel or antichrist’: Russia grapples with Lenin’s legacy 100 years after death

Vladimir Putin blames leader of 1917 revolution for his woes in Ukraine but remains unable to diminish his towering legacy

The Independent UK

Prigozhin's purported demise seems intended to send a clear message to potential Kremlin foes

When Yevgeny Prigozhin launched his armed rebellion that challenged the Kremlin, Western officials predicted Russian President Vladimir Putin would seek vengeance against the mercenary leader

The Independent UK

Elon Musk slammed for amplifying fake story about hundreds of ‘Nato trainers’ dying in Ukraine

“A tragic loss of life,” Elon Musk posted in response to pro-Putin Twitter account which pushed false casualty figures from Ukraine

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