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Ukraine
Kharkiv Launches Ukraine's First Digital Evacuation System
Testing showed a 73% jump in residents agreeing to evacuate after the system let them preview and book housing in advance.
July 7, 2026
Russia
Secret Kremlin Polls Track Russians’ Mood, Report Says
Russia’s Federal Protective Service reportedly conducts hundreds of confidential opinion surveys each year and uses automated monitoring of social media to assess public sentiment for the Kremlin.
June 22, 2026
Social media
ANALYSIS: Revolt of the Masses: Why People Are Aggressive in Social Media, What to Do
Kyiv Post analyzes present-day divisiveness accompanying social media – now at an alarming tenor – despite the intention to use technology to facilitate com
May 10, 2026
Russia
Influencer Warns Putin, Says Russians Becoming ‘Coiled Spring’
The Kremlin acknowledged sharp public criticism after a prominent influencer warned President Vladimir Putin that growing pressure on Russians could spark unrest.
April 17, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Throttle Telegram as User Complaints Surge
Russia has begun slowing Telegram nationwide, triggering outages and traffic drops.
Feb. 10, 2026
Russia
ANALYSIS: Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain
How Russia is constricting the information space, tightening its grip on social media and controlling the communication tools used by its citizens.
Feb. 8, 2026
Russia
WhatsApp Jammed Across Russia as Kremlin Pushes Homegrown ‘Max’ Messenger
Russia is reportedly jamming WhatsApp in major cities while forcing state employees to switch to its surveillance-first Max messenger rolled out earlier this year.
Nov. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Loses Yet Another $16 Million Ka-52 Attack Helicopter
A “well-connected” Russian milblogger reported on Monday that another Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter had been lost along with both of its crew members.
Oct. 28, 2025
Propaganda
OPINION: Satire – No Laughing Matter in Putin’s Russia
Many Russians brought up on satire as a tool of Soviet state-approved “truth” now often fall into the trap of believing the yarns of modern satirists no matter how absurd they are.
Oct. 26, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Europe’s Blind Spot: Social Media Is a Strategic Threat
Europe cannot claim true strategic autonomy while relying on foreign-controlled social media. It’s not just a tech issue – it’s existential. Europe must build, regulate, and defend its own platforms.
Oct. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Loses Another ‘Alligator’ For ‘Reasons Unrelated to Enemy Action’
Pro-Kremlin milbloggers reported the loss of the $16 million Russian helicopter and its two-man crew on Saturday morning – yet to be confirmed by Moscow.
Oct. 11, 2025
Russia
Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Over Claimed Crime Fight
The restrictions came amid a wider crackdown on internet use in Russia, as the Kremlin rolled out an officially sanctioned mega-app covering most aspects of online activity.
Aug. 13, 2025
Germany
Social Media Mocks US Army’s ‘New Weaponized Drone’ Video
Just days after Pentagon Chief Pete Hesgeth said the US would establish military drone dominance, a US Army video of a drone dropping a grenade posted on X sparked ridicule and was quickly deleted.
July 22, 2025
Germany
Social Media Mocks Reports That Russian Official ‘Accidentally’ Shot Himself
After the body of Leningrad’s vice-governor was found shot in his country house, Russian law enforcement put it down to an accident while he was cleaning his weapon
June 20, 2025
Social media
EXPLAINED: Is There a Link Between Telegram App and Russia’s FSB?
An investigation uncovered ties between Telegram’s servers and FSB-linked companies. Telegram denies the claims. Here’s what it means for user privacy and security.
June 11, 2025
Russia
Russia Recruits 43-year-old TikToker to Spy on Ukrainian Troop Locations – SBU
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the suspect was a resident of eastern Ukraine who was recruited after Russian intelligence noticed her online presence.
May 5, 2025