As Russian missiles pounded cities across Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia waged an information war against countries around the world, primarily through social media. The goals of Russia’s infowar were to confuse the public, promote false narratives, and weaken support for Ukraine. The onslaught of Russian disinformation continues to this day.
The past year has seen an increase in grant funding, some reported self-censorship and a “pivot to video” among Ukraine’s local media, according to a survey…