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Russia multiplies fake reports to further escalate the conflict, senior EU official warns
Russia's attack on Ukraine is also being fought in the information space. While the narratives to justify the aggression have not changed significantly, the growing number of Russia's fake reports might be used to justify even more dramatic actions, a senior official of the EU's diplomatic service told EURACTIV.
EU rolls out new sanctions banning RT and Sputnik
The EU has imposed economic sanctions on Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik for what officials describe as their “essential and instrumental” role in bringing aggression towards Ukraine and destabilising neighbouring countries.
Platforms scale up efforts to tackle Russian war propaganda
Some of the world's biggest tech platforms are rolling out unprecedented actions designed to stem the tide of Kremlin-sponsored disinformation surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Brussels looks to ban RT, Sputnik from EU over Ukraine disinformation concerns
The European Commission is seeking the "best legal way" to ban pro-Russian media outlets RT and Sputnik to stop their "toxic and harmful disinformation in Europe" following Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's pledge to ban them on Sunday (27 February).
Russia retaliates against Deutsche Welle over German RT ban
The Russian foreign ministry announced on Thursday (3 February) that German broadcaster Deutsche Welle's correspondent office in Moscow will be closed down to retaliate against the ban of Russia Today’s broadcasting service by German authorities.
Germany slaps broadcast ban on RT’s German-language service
German authorities have banned the broadcasting of Russia Today's German-language TV programme on Wednesday (2 February) because it lacked the necessary media licence. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Russia’s Worldwide Influence Relies on YouTube
Without Silicon Valley's continuing goodwill, the Kremlin's information machine is in trouble.