In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll cover the agenda-setting and flood of disinformation that spread on X and other platforms right after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. It’s far from the first or last time a tragedy has been weaponized for political purposes. 1/18

Dans la Soupe Vatnik du jour, nous présentons un écrivain franco-suisse, Alain Bonnet, alias Alain Soral. Il est surtout connu pour son antisémitisme virulent et pour son soutien grotesque aux pires régimes autoritaires, de la Russie à la Corée du Nord. 1/24

Dans la Soupe Vatnik du jour, nous expliquons le fiasco du sommet Trump-Poutine en Alaska et comment il marque la culmination de la trahison du président américain envers l’Ukraine depuis deux ans. En guise de pourparlers de paix, un spectacle embarrassant d’humiliation au service de Poutine. 1/28

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce an American social media personality, David Freeman AKA Gunther Eagleman™. He’s best known for spreading massive amounts of political disinformation on X, and for sucking up to Trump, Putin, and any other authoritarian leader he can find. 1/22

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce a Russian-Estonian businessman, Oleg Ossinovski. He is best-known for his deep ties to Russian rail and energy networks, shady cross-border dealings, and for channeling his wealth into Estonian politics. 1/14

Diese Vatnik Suppe bespricht das Alaska-Fiasko. Es ist der Höhepunkt von Trumps 2-jährigem Verrat an der Ukraine. Was als „Friedensgespräche“ verkauft wurde, war ein Spektakel der Schwäche, Demütigung, leeren Versprechungen & Fototerminen, das Putin alles gab was er wollte. 1/24

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce a Swiss/French writer, Alain Bonnet, aka Alain Soral. He’s best known for his rabid antisemitism and for his pathetic support for all the worst authoritarian regimes from Russia to North Korea. 1/22

Soup of the Week - Episode 5: China Owns Russia (And Putin Knows It): youtu.be/70g4kEr95d8

V dnešním Vaťáckém Vývaru vyložíme fiasko summitu Trumpa s Putinem na Aljašce, který završil jeho dvouletou zradu Ukrajiny, a jak se z „mírových rozhovorů“ stal ponižující trapas, naprostý opak dobromyslných snah, naopak sloužící Putinově vražedné válce. 1/27

Soup of the Week - Episode 2: Putin’s PR Win, Trump’s Alaska Summit Disaster and Zelenskyy's Revenge. youtu.be/BV2YYdZhfJQ

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll explain the Alaska Fiasco and how it marks the peak of Trump’s two-year betrayal of Ukraine. What was sold as “peace talks” turned into a spectacle of weakness, humiliation, empty promises, and photo-ops that handed Putin exactly what he wanted. 1/24

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll talk about engagement farming: a cynical social media tactic to rack up likes, shares, and comments. From rage farming to AI-powered outrage factories, engagement farming is reshaping online discourse and turning division into profit. 1/23

Our latest Vatnik Soup video, "AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job. It’s Coming for Your Reality", explores how generative AI is reshaping society, transforming education, the arts, warfare, and more: youtu.be/wBzhLSK8VyI

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll cover the autocratic concept of “Good Tsar, Bad Boyars”: the idea that the leader is wise and just, but constantly sabotaged by corrupt advisors. This narrative shields the ruler from blame, and it’s used by both Putin and Trump today. 1/20

Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt den russischen Politiker und Militäroffizier Sergei Schoigu vor. Er ist dafür bekannt, dass er von 2012 bis 2024 🇷🇺 Verteidigungsminister war, die Invasion in der Ukraine verpfuscht hat und zu Putins innerem Kreis gehört. 1/23

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce a Russian politician and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia, Sergey Kiriyenko. He’s best known for running both domestic and foreign disinformation and propaganda operations for the Kremlin. 1/20

In our latest Vatnik Soup video, we debunk Russia’s 'Nazis in Ukraine' myth. One of the main justifications for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been the so-called 'denazification' of the country - an ironic claim, considering that neo-Nazis are actually fighting FOR Russia. youtu.be/KbJRt_tIzAg

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Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt die 🇷🇺 Diplomatin & Pressesprecherin Marija Sacharowa vor. Sie ist seit 2015 Leiterin der Abteilung für Info & Presse des 🇷🇺 Aussenministeriums. Marija heiratete Andrei Makarow 2005 in New York. Diese Suppe zeigt ihre eigenen Bildern vom Ereignis. 1/9

Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt den amerikanischen Experten für nationale Sicherheitspolitik und derzeitigen Unterstaatssekretär für Verteidigungspolitik, Elbridge Colby (@ElbridgeColby), vor. Er kämpft online mit Cartoon-Hunden & hat die Militärhilfe für die Ukraine gestoppt. 1/21

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce an American lawyer and politician, Mike Lee. He’s best-known for opposing the aid to Ukraine, undermining NATO by calling the US to withdraw from the alliance, and for fighting with a bunch of braindead dogs online. 1/21

Hello everyone, I know many are exhausted from political drama, presidential mood swings, and general uncertainty. But the war goes on — and no matter how uncomfortable it is, I have to ask for your support again. donation link: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce an American national security policy professional and the current under secretary of defense for policy, Elbridge Colby (@ElbridgeColby). He’s best-known for fighting with cartoon dogs online and for halting military aid to Ukraine. 1/21

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’m going to talk about… Vatnik Soup (www.vatniksoup.com)! As some of you know, we also have a website where you can find every soup ever published. The site also has other useful resources, making it the most comprehensive resource on Russian disinformation & vatniks. 1/15

Diese 🇩🇪 Vatnik-Suppe behandelt Prof. Dr. Gabriele Krone-Schmalz, österreichische Journalistin, Autorin und Universitätsprofessorin. Sie gab 2022 zu, sich bei der Aggressivität Russlands geirrt zu haben, aber verbreitet seither weiterhin störrisch russische Propaganda. 1/22

In today’s Wumao Soup, I’ll introduce how and where the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) online propaganda and influence operations work. Due to China’s massive population and advances in AI, CCP-aligned online content has become increasingly visible. 1/20

Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt den russischen Politikwissenschaftler & Leiter des Rates für Außen- und Verteidigungspolitik, Sergei Karaganow, vor. Er ist seit den frühen 1990ern für seine imperialistische Politik bekannt. Er möchte die Zerstörung des Westens & der Ukraine. 1/ 21

My latest for the Baltic Sentinel: balticsentinel.eu/8276523/pekk...

In today’s Vatnik Soup and the “Degenerate Russia” series, I’ll show you the brutal reality of Russian war crimes, in particular the horrific tortures and sexual abuses of children, women and men. Buckle up, this one is not for the faint-hearted. 1/24

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll explore how Russia is working with Iran, and how the recent Israel–US strikes on Iran could affect the war in Ukraine. Iran has been one of Russia’s key allies in their genocidal war, but in reality the partnership is deeply one-sided. 1/21

In today’s Vatnik Soup REBREW, I’ll re-introduce a Latvian politician and former MEP, Tatjana Ždanoka. She’s best-known for her history in the Communist Party of Latvia, for her pro-Russian politics in the country, and her connections to Russian intelligence. 1/22

How Russia Weaponized Migration Against the West: open.substack.com/pub/vatnikso...

Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt den russischen Geschäftsmann und Finanzier Juri Kowaltschuk vor. Er ist dafür bekannt, dass er ein enger Freund, Vertrauter und „persönlicher Bankier“ Putins ist und den völkermörderischen Krieg des Kremls gegen die Ukraine stark unterstützt. 1/21

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce the main themes of Russian disinformation on TikTok. Each day, there are thousands of new videos promoting pro-Kremlin narratives and propaganda. It’s worth noting that Russians can only access European TikTok via VPN. 1/10

In our latest Vatnik Soup video, we discuss how Ukraine planned and conducted Spiderweb, one of the most sophisticated military operations in history: youtu.be/GyIkhwqbF6I

Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt den 🇷🇺 Filmregisseur, Propagandisten & Priester Ivan Okhlobystin vor. Er ist für seine Kriegshetze gegen die Ukraine & generell radikalen Ansichten bekannt, die oft als Test für das heimische 🇷🇺 Publikum genutzt werden. 1/20

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll talk about Finland and how pro-Kremlin propagandists have become more active in the Finnish political space since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For the first time since 2022, they’ve gained some political power in Finland. 1/16

In today’s Vatnik Soup video, I discuss Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children. This was by far the most difficult video I’ve ever made — but also the most important. youtu.be/C8BSPZn5RJs

Read my latest op-ed, "How We’re Being Manipulated on Social Media", on the Baltic Sentinel: balticsentinel.eu/8258794/pekk...

Dnes zahajujeme novou sérii: „Dekadentní Rusko“. Odhalíme propagandu a ukážeme skutečnou tvář Ruska – autoritářský stát, který se naprosto nestará o svůj lid a zoufale lpí na své imperialistické minulosti. 1/27

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll discuss the Ukrainian SBU’s “Spiderweb” operation and the main disinformation narrative vatniks have been spreading during the afterfall. While domestic Russian media stays silent, the vatniks and Russian milbloggers have been extremely loud. 1/20

Diese Vatnik-Suppe stellt den in der Ukraine geborenen ehem. Abgeordneten der Staatsduma Wladimir Medinski vor. Er ist einer der Ideologen des „Russkiy Mir“, hat eine enge Beziehung zu Wladimir Putin & leitet die „Friedensgespräche“ in der Türkei 2022 & 2025. 1/20

Nella zuppa Vatnik di oggi, vi presentiamo una propagandista russa, Xenia Fedorova. È nota per aver diretto i media statali russi in Francia e per essersi lamentata, in un libro, della loro chiusura da parte dell’UE dopo l’invasione russa dell’Europa. 1/22

In our latest Vatnik Soup video, we brought back the Chef to debunk—once and for all—the bullshit narrative that "NATO expansion provoked Russia." youtu.be/7-ni15vB7Nw

How Russia’s Fake Spirituality Became a Key Weapon in the Kremlin’s Disinformation Toolbox By @mortenhammeken.bsky.social and Yours Truly: bylinetimes.com/2025/05/28/r...

Diese Vatnik-Suppe beschreibt die russischen Versuche die ostukrainischen Gebiete und die Krim, die Russland vorübergehend besetzt hält, zu „russifizieren“ und die ukrainische Identität dort vollständig auszulöschen. 1/10

In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll introduce a Russian movie director, propagandist, and former priest: Ivan Okhlobystin. He’s best known for his strong support for the war on Ukraine and for his radical views, which are often used as a testbed for the domestic Russian audience. 1/20

Nella Zuppa Vatnik di oggi, vi presentiamo un ex politico e presidente ucraino, Viktor Janukovyč. È noto per aver cercato di svendere il proprio paese alla Russia, per aver tentato di trasformarlo in uno stato autoritario e per essere fuggito a Mosca quando il piano fallì. 1/16

In our latest Vatnik Soup video, we talk about Russia's "victory madness" and how most of their propaganda is based on lies. youtu.be/Ro-Hv66MpwE