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Friend,
As the invasion of Ukraine continues, many people want to know what’s happening on the ground. We have spotted more misleading content falsely claiming to be in Ukraine–from fake accounts pretending to be CNN, to the BBC using archive footage of a military parade as if it were real footage of Ukraine.
Right now, the information war is mostly targeted at and affecting people in Ukraine, Russia, and neighbouring countries. But these instances from closer to home are a reminder that a rapidly moving news cycle can lead to avoidable mistakes, erode trust, and leave the path wide open for disinformation.
Many of you chose to share our fact checks and our guide to spotting false information after last week’s email. Thank you.
We are working alongside fact checkers around the world to monitor this situation and the disinformation that is spreading. German fact checkers Correctiv are tracking all sanctions made against Russia. We have known fact checkers in Ukraine for a decade, and fact checkers all over the world are thinking of them.
As the crisis develops, there is a risk of disinformation campaigns targeting divisive issues in the UK, including the government’s response to refugees and the economic impact. There’s also a risk of false claims from politicians and commentators in the UK.
As always, we’ll keep you updated on developments and how we’re responding.
Will Moy, Chief Executive
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