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"The fake whistleblower videos started popping up last fall, the work of a
small but prolific Russian group that researchers call Storm-1516.
Much remains unknown about Storm-1516 — one prong of Russia’s propaganda
operation — but it has produced some of the country’s most far-reaching and
influential disinformation.
The Storm-1516 campaigns rely on faked primary sources — audio, video, photos,
documents — presented as evidence of the claims’ veracity. They are then
laundered through international news sources and influencers to reach their
ultimate target: a mainstream Western audience.
At least 50 false narratives have been launched this way since last fall,
according to a count
NBC News assembled with researchers. The narratives aim
to diminish Western support for military aid in Ukraine following Russia’s
invasion, a contentious issue in Congress. The videos also back the re-election
of Donald Trump, who has pledged to halt military aid to Ukraine, while
painting the former president as a victim of a “deep state.” And they attack
Vice President Kamala Harris."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
