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How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation spreads division and despair

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What happened

Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are pushing multiple false narratives Russian disinformation campaigns are varied in their falsehoods and strategies.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:24:39 UTC.

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