🚨The pro-Kremlin Pravda network is amplifying false claims about Alberta separatism, including a MAGA fantasy “+2 U.S. senators” payoff. Alberta isn’t a U.S. state. Kremlin-aligned disinfo targeting Canadian unity. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/mosc...

🚨 DisinfoWatch has identified a Russian-linked Pravda disinformation network amplifying Alberta secessionist events. The Pravda network amplifies Kremlin narratives to stoke division and undermine Canada’s cohesion, and among allied democratic nations. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

Donald Trump associate, Steve Bannon, claims Canada is “hostile” to the United States and central to “Hemispheric defence” — echoing a broader narrative that paints Canada as a strategic threat rather than a partner. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/bann...

RT falsely claims Canada will declare war on the US over Greenland, allegedly citing PM Mark Carney. This is entirely fabricated. Canada supports Greenland’s sovereignty through diplomacy and not war. It's designed to divide allies and incite panic. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-f...

RT is falsely claiming that Canada will declare war on the U.S. over Greenland, allegedly citing PM Mark Carney. This is entirely fabricated. Canada supports Greenland’s sovereignty through diplomacy and not war. It's designed to divide allies and incite panic. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-f...

Russia’s MFA falsely claims NATO is “fueling tensions” in the Arctic a familiar tactical narrative used to blame @NATO while masking Moscow’s own dramatic military buildup + Arctic imperial ambitions. Expect more of this in the coming months. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

A U.S. MAGA-aligned lawmaker, Anna Paulina-Luna is threatening sanctions on the UK if it “bans” X over Grok generating sexually explicit images, attacking platform regulation and safety as a “free speech” issue. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/us-r...

The Kremlin has declared travel bans on 28 Canadians, falsely labelling them as promoting “neo-Nazis” in a baseless effort to discredit and silence critics, distort history, and justify aggression. Zero evidence - 100% disinformation. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

RT says Mariupol’s theatre “reopened” after a Ukrainian attack. The truth: it was destroyed by a Russian airstrike on civilians. Kremlin disinformation doesn't need facts - it just needs a stage. 🎭 disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-c...

The Kremlin claims that Ukraine attacked Putin’s house with drones. Russia offers nothing but empty accusations: 91 drones, ZERO evidence. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/lavr...

Russia’s ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, responds to the new Canada–Sweden strategic partnership with the hysterical claim that both countries are resorting to “anti-Russian rhetoric” out of "helplessness". 🇨🇦🇸🇪 disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

🚨 DisinfoAlert: A new fabricated video claims “Ukrainian soldiers” threaten Erika Kirk. It appears that the video was produced by the Kremlin-linked disinfo network Storm‑1516. This “threat” is fabricated to erode support for Ukraine. Don’t fall for it! disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

RT is aggressively manipulating history again, recycling “Nazi/fascist” smears to incite hate towards Ukraine and Ukrainians - including in Canada. Read DisinfoWatch’s breakdown ⬇️ disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-m...

🤖 From fake news to fake data: The Kremlin’s disinformation machine now targets the AI systems and seeks to shape how chatbots “think”. Read how LLM grooming works 👇 #DontBeDeceived #DisinfoReview euvsdisinfo.eu/large-langua...

No, Canada hasn’t “ditched” Ukraine. RT is spinning a single cancelled refurb contract into a grand betrayal. Reality: Canada's strong support continues. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-f...

If you’re not following @marcuskolga.bsky.social and @disinfowatch.bsky.social, you don’t know what bad foreign actors are constantly feeding Canadian and US social media with fake “grassroots” news, cheerfully amplified by the gullible. #cdnpoli

No - Canada isn’t “militarising” the Arctic. Russia is aggressively expanding its Arctic resource claims, military bases and offensive capabilities. Beware of false statements by the Russian Embassy in Canada claiming otherwise. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

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We decode Putin’s Valdai Club speech, spotlighting tactical narratives, the strategic framing behind each line and how Putin's words are weaponized to divide Western nations and NATO allies. disinfowatch.org/disinfodiges...

🚨 The Russian Embassy in Ottawa & TASS falsely accuse Canada of “covering up” a non-existent Kyiv "nuclear crime" as part of Russian information warfare to discredit Canada + Ukraine. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russian-embassy-and-tass-claim-canada-is-covering-up-non-existent-kiev-nuclear-crime/

Canada backs Ukraine’s defense, not “war crimes.” RT’s claim is a deliberate distortion meant to chip away at allied resolve. Here's how the message was manufactured: disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-f...

⚠️ Weaponizing Tragedy: Russian State Media’s Exploitation of Charlie Kirk’s Murder exposes how Kremlin propaganda outlets twist tragedy for political gain — a consistent tactic in Russia’s information warfare toolbox. disinfowatch.org/weaponizing-...

Russia’s MFA says it has “no plans” to attack NATO/EU. We’ve heard this script before ... 2014 and Jan 2022, right before invading Ukraine. Denial is part of the Kremlin's cognitive warfare doctrine. Read our analysis: disinfowatch.org/disinfo/deni...

"The US is interfering with public debate in Greenland. Canada could be next." @marcuskolga.bsky.social (founder of CDMRN partner @disinfowatch.bsky.social) reports for @theglobeandmail.com 🧵 #cdnpoli #uspoli #Greenland

This notification is issued by the Canadian Digital Media Research Network (CDMRN), with contributions from: @disinfowatch.bsky.social, @dfrlab.bsky.social & the Media Ecosystem Observatory.

Greenland & Denmark were allegedly targeted by a covert US administration influence operation to incite conflict between them. Canadians should not assume we’re safe from similar efforts aimed at fracturing our own cohesion. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/a2e82d8...

New from DisinfoWatch: Kremlin MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova takes aim at Canadians, pushing division and separatism bait. A possible sign of a new phase in Russian info warfare targeting Canadians. Read the breakdown: disinfowatch.org/kremlin-spok...

DisinfoWatch founder Marcus @kolga comments on the alleged US influence operations targeting Greenland and how Canada could also become a target. @globalnews.ca disinfowatch.org/kolga-warns-...

RT published a staged video of a Russian-captured US APC flying both US & Russian flags, falsely implying US-Russia unity against Ukraine. The aim: mock Washington & erode support for Kyiv. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-v...

Kremlin aligned propagandists are falsely claiming “Hindus now rule all three major parties” in Canada, using Sikh images to inflame divisions. Another example of Moscow seeking to manufacture conflict. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/krem...

Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti has called for the extermination of all Ukrainians: “no one should be left alive in Ukraine.” This is a direct incitement to genocide and a crime under international law. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

🚨The Kremlin is pushing a fabricated story accusing the brother of Zelenskyy’s top aide of running an international drug ring for Ukraine's Presidential Administration - without any evidence. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/krem...

🚨 A U.S. Republican lawmaker is amplifying Kremlin disinformation by falsely claiming that Ukraine "banned the Orthodox Church." Read more here: 🧵 disinfowatch.org/disinfo/u-s-...

Our latest podcast, featuring interviews with Marcus Kolga (@disinfowatch.bsky.social), Dr. Brian Day, and Prof. Stuart Smyth (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) robbreakenridge.substack.com/p/rob-breake...

DisinfoWatch at the 2025 NATO Stratcom Dialogue where we focused on Russian and PRC information operations targeting Canada's 2025 federal election. disinfowatch.org/disinfowatch...

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones falsely claims U2 front man Bono embezzled 99% of African aid funds. ✅ Fact: No evidence supports this. Bono's organizations, like ONE and (RED), are globally recognized for transparency and impact. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/disg...

🚨 KREMLIN DISINFORMATION ALERT: Russian MFA Spokesperson Maria Zakharova + an army of Kremlin influencers falsely claim Macron, Starmer & Merz consumed illicit drugs during a Ukraine peace meeting. Alex Jones amplified the lie to 11+ million viewers. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/west...

🚨 Foreign conspiracy theorists/extremist influencers are pushing false claims of election misconduct. Don’t fall for it! If you have concerns, check with Canada’s Elections Commissioner. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/fals...

🗳️ 🇨🇦 Election Disinformation Update: Kremlin-controlled RT targeting Canada's election and Mark Carney, while US far-right influencers attempt to manipulate voters by labelling Pierre Poilievre a "fraud." Get the latest here: disinfowatch.org/canadian-ele... #cdnpoli #DisinfoWatch

Vladimir Putin's neo-fascist guru, Alexander Dugin merges anti-LGBTQ hate with attacks on Ukrainian national identity, accusing Ukrainians of being sub-human dogs. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/russ...

Useful handbook on for detecting and preventing foreign interference in Canada’s election from our colleagues at @disinfowatch.bsky.social disinfowatch.org/handbook-for...

DisinfoWatch has partnered with @digitalpublicsquare.org to publish this guide to help Canadians detect and protect themselves against foreign information and influence operations during the federal election and beyond: disinfowatch.org/handbook-for...

The Kremlin and RT push recycled conspiracy theories denying the brutal Bucha Massacre—an atrocity committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. On this solemn anniversary, don’t be misled by Kremlin disinformation and propaganda! disinfowatch.org/disinfo/rt-d...

For Russia, “disinformation is a weapon—and among non-military weapons, it’s probably the most lethal,” warns Sec Gen of @communityofdem.bsky.social Mantas Adomenas in our latest Active Measures podcast episode. 🎙️Listen now 👉 share.transistor.fm/e/f2b888dd

🚨Canadian Election Report #1: From China's false denials of interference & accusations against The Conservative Party - to U.S. conspiracy theorists and Russian state media targeting Mark Carney - Canada's election is being targeted with foreign interference. disinfowatch.org/canadian-202...

DisinfoWatch’s Marcus Kolga joined CBC Metro Morning this week to speak with host David Common about foreign threats to Canada’s elections and democratic institutions. 📻 🎤https://disinfowatch.org/disinfowatch-on-cbc-metro-morning/

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🚨 PRC state media falsely accuses CSIS of "hyping" election interference concerns, and wrongly claims The Conservative Party is using these concerns to question Liberal election victories. More here: disinfowatch.org/disinfo/prc-...

Chinese government + state media continue to aggressively deny interfering in Canada’s elections and democracy—despite clear evidence proving otherwise. disinfowatch.org/disinfo/prc-...

🚨DisinfoWatch Alert: Russian state media platform Sputnik is targeting newly elected Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney with multiple disinformation narratives. disinfowatch.org/mark-carney-...