WASHINGTON , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The conference "Russian Disinformation: Tactics, Influence, and Threats to National Security" brought together prominent experts in media, politics, security, and human rights, along with representatives from various religious communities, to address the escalating challenge of Russian disinformation. Held in Washington, D.
C. , this conference provided an essential platform to examine Russia's manipulation of global narratives and its impact on national and international stability. The event's agenda covered a range of critical topics, from how Russian disinformation seeks to destabilize governments and manipulate elections to its detrimental effects on religious freedoms in occupied territories and beyond.
Experts highlighted how disinformation strategies are shaping global perceptions of Russia's military activities and fostering divisions within societies worldwide. The opening panel, "The Strategic Use of Disinformation in Propaganda," explored how Russia amplifies false narratives, particularly through social media, sometimes finding inadvertent support from mainstream media. Experts discussed the rapid spread of state-backed "alternative" news sources and the heightened challenge of detecting disinformation in real time.
The panel highlighted the vital role of fact-checking organizations and the responsibility of the media to curb the flow of disinformation. Key Insights from International Experts Anna Vyshnyakova , internation.
