Latest
US
Viral TikTok Song Slams Trump’s ‘Hostile Takeover’
As US protests pop up against Trump’s domestic and foreign policies, a viral TikTok song captures growing anti-Trump resistance in a catchy tune already viewed millions of times.
Feb. 19, 2025
Drones
Crutches vs. Drones: Combat Videos Show Crippled Russian Troops Sent Into Combat
Multiple videos circulating on social media show that seriously injured Russian troops are being forced to fight - on crutches, with open wounds or even without limbs.
Feb. 19, 2025
Europe
Lithuania May Investigate Minister Because of His Soviet-Era Playlist
The minister was previously criticized for his musical taste which epitomizes nostalgia for the USSR but reiterated his loyalty to Lithuania despite the accusations.
Jan. 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: How AI Is Changing and Jeopardizing Narratives about Ukraine
Ukraine has been exposed to the realities and risks of AI and it’s time to consider the implications. Without a concerted effort, Ukraine risks losing the battle for people’s hearts and minds.
Jan. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Triumph, Assad Fall, Olympic Joy: Key Events in 2024
AFP looks back at the major stories that made the headlines.
Dec. 30, 2024
Russia
OPINION: US Must Address Russian Disinformation to Strengthen US Election Integrity
In the face of evidence that Russia used social media platforms in attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election Congress and the US public must now address Moscow’s disinformation campaigns.
Dec. 22, 2024
US
Russia Used Social Media to Meddle in 2024’s US Presidential Election
The evidence that Moscow used a variety of methods on various online platforms to spread disinformation and misinformation ahead of the Nov. 5 election is growing.
Dec. 21, 2024
Social media
‘Come Back Alive’ Project Hornet Enhances Ukraine’s Air Defense Assets
The charitable foundation has financed the modernization of all of Ukraine’s Soviet-era 9K33 Osa wheeled surface-to-air missile systems (SAMs) at a cost of only $340,000.
Dec. 12, 2024
EU
EU Steps Up Monitoring of TikTok Ahead of Romania Vote
Romanian authorities alleged that there has been Russian interference and “preferential treatment” of far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu by TikTok.
Dec. 5, 2024
Energy
Russia Gets Another Reminder Why It Should Launch Its Missiles Over Water
Ukrainian military sources claim that whenever Moscow uses strategic bombers to launch missile strikes against them several missiles fail and end up falling on Russian territory.
Dec. 2, 2024
Social media
Kyiv Dismisses Z-Bloggers Claim Russia to End Missile Strikes on Ukraine as Propaganda
Ukrainian officials say reason for recent drop off in missile attacks is because Russia is stockpiling them at strategic aviation airfields sufficient to carry out significant strikes if needed.
Nov. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Same Jerk, One of the Same’ – Russians React to Trump’s Victory
Russian social media has reacted with skepticism and frustration to Donald Trump’s election win, particularly towards his promise to end the war in Ukraine quickly.
Nov. 6, 2024
F-16
Has the Ukrainian F-16 Got First Blood?
Pro-Russian and pro-Kyiv social media is abuzz with as yet unverified reports that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on Saturday.
Oct. 12, 2024
Israel
Now That’s Chutzpah! Israel Strikes Trample on US and Russian ‘Red Lines’
While Washington insists that Ukraine needs to respect Putin’s red lines to avoid escalation, Israel stomped all over them by blowing up the Kremlin’s largest overseas air base.
Oct. 3, 2024
Tanks
US Military Reportedly Uses Ukrainian T-72AG Prototype Tank in War Games
Internet users have spotted the prototype tank during August’s Northern Strike 24 war games in Michigan, though it’s unclear how the US obtained it.
Sept. 19, 2024
Russia
Meta Bans Russian State Media Outlets For 'Interference'
The ban comes after the United States accused RT and employees of the state-run outlet of funneling $10 million through shell entities to covertly fund influence campaigns on social media channels.
Sept. 17, 2024