A new report on Russian influence tactics has been published by the Psychological Defence Research Institute. This report analyses Russian information influence tactics on social media platforms following the atrocities committed by Russian troops in Bucha, Ukraine, in March 2022. The analysis focuses on the Bucha massacre as a significant news event to demonstrate how the Kremlin conducts propaganda designed to mislead domestic and international publics about war atrocities. By studying these tactics, we can gain better understanding of how the Kremlin implements its communication strategies, as well as assess the potential effectiveness of Western countermeasures.
Access the full report Denying Bucha: The Kremlin's influence tactics in the aftermath of the 2022 Bucha atrocity.