#Disinformation

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Lieutenant General Serhiy Drapaty in military uniform against the Ukrainian flag refutes fake news about internal resistance in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Fake about 'internal resistance' in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Drapaty refutes fabrications about his family and pressure on the Commander-in-Chief

Politics 08/17/2026, 18:18
🚨 Fake about 'internal resistance' in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Drapaty refutes fabrications about his family and pressure on the Commander-in-Chief. 🇺🇦 A false statement by the Commander-in-Chief's wife was circulated online, but he personally refuted it. The CCD confirmed: this is disinformation. 📢 We urge you to check sources! #Ukraine #AFU #Drapaty #Fake #InformationSecurity
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Young man with a Ukrainian scarf at a rally in Poland, symbolizing support for Ukraine amidst intensified Russian digital propaganda

Digital War on the Vistula: Russia Boosts Anti-Ukrainian Campaign in Poland by 250% Using AI and Bots

Politics 08/17/2026, 16:54
🚨 Russia boosts anti-Ukrainian campaign in Poland by 250%! 🇷🇺🇵🇱 CPD recorded massive use of AI and bots for disinformation. Key narratives: 🔹 Exploitation of WWII history 🔹 Fakes about "Ukrainian missiles" 🔹 Myth of "10-year support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine" Poland is preparing for the worst-case scenario but hopes to avoid war. 🛡️ #Ukraine #Poland #Disinformation #AI #Security
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Ukrainian women in floral crowns smile amid humanitarian aid, symbolizing real EU support distorted by Russian propaganda regarding 'Reserve+'

Manipulation with 'Reserve+': How Russian propaganda distorts EU rules for Ukrainians

Politics 08/15/2026, 18:24
🚨 Fake: 18-year-old Ukrainian women are NOT required to show 'Reserve+' for protection in the EU. The Center for Countering Disinformation has debunked a myth created by Russian propaganda. The Council of the EU decision concerns only military-liable persons, not all girls. 🇨🇿 In the Czech Republic, protection has already been revoked from men without status confirmation. 🇵🇱 In Poland, they warned: deporting Ukrainians threatens the collapse of the economy. Do not believe rumors! #Ukraine #EU #ReservePlus #Fakes
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Russian soldiers in camouflage with Russian flag patches march through a barren landscape, illustrating 2026 propaganda fakes about capturing non-existent villages

«Captured» a village that doesn't exist: how Russian propaganda in 2026 uses liquidated settlements for fakes

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:47
🇷🇺 Russia claimed the "capture" of the village of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkiv region — but it hasn't existed for 29 years! 🚫🏡 The CCDC confirmed: the village was liquidated in 1997, and Russian propagandists are using it to create fakes about military successes. This is part of systematic lies: from Shcherbakovka to Kupyansk — it's all made up. 📉 Disinformation intensified on the anniversary of the Kursk operation. #Ukraine #Russia #Disinformation #Shcherbakovka #Kharkiv #CCDC #Fake #War2026
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Ukrainian POWs in a Russian prison stand in line by a barbed wire wall, illustrating the reality versus propaganda promises of 'improved' detention conditions.

Theater of the Absurd: Russia Prepares Large-Scale Propaganda Campaign to 'Improve' Conditions for Ukrainian POWs

Politics 08/10/2026, 16:09
🇷🇺 Russia is preparing a massive fake campaign about 'humane' treatment of Ukrainian POWs. According to CCD data, prisoners will be moved to 'comfortable' conditions only for filming to deceive the West. 🎭 Moscow plans to use Russians returned from captivity to make false statements about conditions in Ukraine. 📉 Reality contradicts propaganda: Russian soldiers are surrendering to captivity again in large numbers after exchange (20 cases by the end of July 2026), choosing it over the front. #Ukraine #War #Disinformation
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Migrant flow near Ceuta border: visual representation of crisis exploited in information war involving Russian bots and far-right networks

Information War in Ceuta: How Russian Bots and Far-Right Networks Coordinated the Crisis

Politics 08/08/2026, 09:30
🚨 **Information War in Ceuta**: Following the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave, social media was overwhelmed by a wave of disinformation. The "411" group found that Russian accounts and far-right networks coordinated the spread of narratives about an "assault" and conspiracy theories. 🔹 **Scale**: Reach of over 500,000 people in the first days. 🔹 **Sources**: The "Rybar" channel (linked to Russia) and the "Pravda" network. 🔹 **Result**: Calls for nationalist mobilization and the threat of real clashes. Experts warn: a re-broadcasting network has been created, ready to destabilize Europe during any new crisis. #Ceuta #Migration #Disinformation #Russia #EU
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Russian military truck with Z marking passes by the 'Kursk — City of Military Glory' sign — symbol of Russian propaganda attempting to rewrite the history of the Battle of Kursk

Anniversary of the Kursk Operation: How Russian Propaganda Attempts to Rewrite History and Discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces

Politics 08/06/2026, 19:11
🚨 Second Anniversary of the Kursk Operation: How Russian Propaganda Attempts to Rewrite History 🔹 In August 2024, Ukraine carried out a successful operation in the Kursk region, but today Russia is trying to discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 🔹 Russian propagandists accuse Ukrainian military personnel of "terror" against civilians, but provide no evidence. 🔹 Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova spoke of 300 missing persons, but these data are unconfirmed. 🔹 Meanwhile, Russia omits the daily terror against Ukraine, which has been ongoing for five years. 🔹 Fakes are also circulating about the sale of weapons to the mafia and the recruitment of students into the Unmanned Systems Forces. #Ukraine #KurskOperation #Disinformation #Propaganda #CCD
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People walking on a decorated street with a Ferris wheel in the background, symbolizing daily life amidst instability

Illusion of Security: Why the Decline in Ukraine's Risk Index Hides the Threat of Internal Rift

Politics 08/06/2026, 17:59
📉 Ukraine's risk index has decreased for the first time, but the price of this success is critical societal polarization. 🇭🇺 Hungarian elections unblocked EU aid, but within the country, the threat of disinformation and rifts is growing. 📊 The Polarization Index reached a historical maximum (66.6), and the ruling camp is fragmenting into 4 projects. ⚠️ Experts: Main risks have shifted from the front line to societal resilience. Willingness to endure the war has dropped below 50%.
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The word 'FAKE' made from cut-out letters on a black background, symbolizing fake news and AI manipulations with photos of deceased Ukrainians

CCD: Wave of AI-generated fakes featuring photos of 'deceased' Ukrainians — how manipulators operate and how to avoid falling for them

Technology 08/06/2026, 14:37
🚨 CCD warns of a new wave of AI fakes: photos of 'deceased' Ukrainians generated by AI are being widely spread on social media. 🤖 The goal is to inflate reach and steal data via link clicks. 🔍 How to spot a fake: ❌ Strange fingers and hands ❌ 'Waxy' faces and distorted features ❌ Blurry background and unreadable text ❌ Lack of specifics in the description ⚠️ Do not click on suspicious links and verify facts in official sources!
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