Russian Propaganda Peddles Fake News of Mass Ukrainian Surrender Post-US Election
Russian propaganda falsely claimed a dramatic increase in Ukrainian surrenders following a hypothetical Donald Trump victory, citing a fabricated video linked to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a post by a Kremlin-linked Irish “journalist,” and falsified Euronews data. This disinformation campaign, utilizing manipulated imagery and repurposed video clips, aimed to demoralize Ukraine and weaken international support. The “journalist,” Chay Bowes, is a known purveyor of anti-Ukrainian narratives, while the Euronews reference is entirely baseless. This latest attempt mirrors previous Russian efforts to spread misinformation about U.S. aid to Ukraine.
John Q. Hosedrinker