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NewsGuard has identified 471 websites spreading false narratives about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with false claims ranging from Ukrainian genocide to alleged Nazi influence. These narratives, often promoted by the Kremlin’s disinformation apparatus, aim to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While some sites are official Russian state media sources, others are not directly affiliated but still support Putin’s government. NewsGuard’s team monitors these sites and tracks their dissemination of propaganda through various digital platforms since 2018.

https://www.newsguardtech.com/special-reports/russian-disinformation-tracking-center/ (11.03.2024)

Serhii Plokhy, (2023)

Serhii Plokhy’s authoritative history delves into Europe’s largest military conflict since World War II: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Tracing the conflict’s origins to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse, Plokhy emphasises Ukraine’s central role in Russia’s identity and the broader geopolitical landscape. Despite warnings, Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine shocked the world, leading to Ukrainian resistance and a united Western response. Plokhy argues that amidst a new Cold War era marked by nuclear proliferation and nationalist resurgence, Ukraine stands as a volatile fault line between authoritarianism and democratic Europe.

ISBN: 9780241617359