Ukraine war: How a ‘fact-checking’ website is spreading Russian propaganda
By DW
11 March 2022 |
8:23 am
A website called "War on Fakes" is using false claims made by Ukrainian outlets to disseminate Russian propaganda. DW takes a look at what and who's behind it.
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