In Russia’s war against Ukraine, ongoing for over eleven years, Russian propaganda and disinformation have become a distinct form of weaponry, capable of targeting not only specific regions but also Ukrainian society at large, and the global community. Discrediting the government, undermining trust in the Defence Forces and international allies, and fueling internal divisions are just a few of the tactics the enemy uses to fracture Ukrainian unity and weaken the state. On the global stage, the goal is to weaken support for Ukraine and legitimise its aggression. Russia’s hybrid warfare has given rise to a post-truth reality, where emotions often outweigh objective facts in shaping public opinion and decision-making.
Is it possible to counter these manipulations on the international level? How can we build information resilience in democratic societies? How does Russia’s information warfare strategy operate, and why will this issue remain relevant even after Ukraine’s victory? And how can the Ukrainian people endure the darkness of post-truth and preserve their statehood?
Speakers:
Yuliia Dukach, Head of Disinformation Investigations at Open Minds
Denys Kazanskyi, journalist, blogger
Oksana Moroz, lecturer, author, and founder of the information hygiene initiative “How Not to Become a Victim of Manipulation”
