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Russia Amplifies Disinformation Campaign Using AI Tactics

2/25/2026

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Russia has intensified its disinformation campaign four years into the invasion of Ukraine, adopting generative AI to bolster its messaging.
Moscow targets Ukraine's allies and manipulates real news stories as part of its evolving tactics.
Yevgeny Shevchenko, a Russian tech entrepreneur, was named NewsGuard's 2025 "Disinformer of the Year."
The campaign underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine and its supporters in countering false narratives.

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Story summary

Russia has intensified its disinformation campaign four years into the invasion of Ukraine, adopting generative AI to bolster its messaging.
Moscow targets Ukraine's allies and manipulates real news stories as part of its evolving tactics.
Yevgeny Shevchenko, a Russian tech entrepreneur, was named NewsGuard's 2025 "Disinformer of the Year."
The campaign underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine and its supporters in countering false narratives.