New Report Documents Russia’s Disinformation Campaign Against Ukraine 

New York – In a new report, Human Rights First examines Russia’s efforts to confuse, demoralize, and frighten Ukrainians as part of its offensive into northeastern Ukraine. Truth Under Siege, Kharkiv’s Battle Against Russian Disinformation shares findings from the organization’s visit to Kharkiv city and region in June 2024, documenting how human rights defenders (HRDs) are confronting Russian disinformation and providing reliable information to vulnerable populations near the front lines. 

Findings of today’s report include:

• While disinformation has been central to Russia’s war effort since before its 2014 invasion, in recent weeks Russian propaganda efforts have escalated with the likely goal of creating panic and undermining Ukraine’s armed forces and leadership as Russia tries to advance on Kharkiv