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In reply to the discussion: Russian Disinformation Campaign Aims to Undermine Confidence in Pfizer, Other Covid-19 Vaccines, U.S [View all]Mike 03
(16,616 posts)5. Here's a story about this that is not behind a paywall
Russian intelligence reportedly used fake news sites to spread misinformation about coronavirus vaccines
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/7/22318113/russia-intelligence-fake-news-spread-misinformation-coronavirus-vaccines
I despise Putin.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/7/22318113/russia-intelligence-fake-news-spread-misinformation-coronavirus-vaccines
Four online publications linked to Russian intelligence agencies have been spreading false or misleading information about coronavirus vaccines, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an official at the US Department of States Global Engagement Center.
The sites, identified as New Eastern Outlook, Oriental Review, News Front, and Rebel Inside, have emphasized the side effects of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine as well as other western pharma companies vaccines, stoking concerns about whether the vaccines are effective or had been rushed through the US approval process, the WSJ said.
The sites dont have large audiences, but officials said their false stories are often picked up and circulated by international media. They typically focus on true news reports about rare side effects of the vaccines, but fail to provide accurate context that shows the vaccines are safe for most people. Russian intelligence services bear direct responsibility for using these four platforms to spread propaganda and lies, a State Department spokesman told the WSJ.
In addition to the campaign to discredit Western vaccines, Russias state media and Twitter accounts connected to the Russian government are also trying to boost the profile of Russias Sputnik V vaccine.
The sites, identified as New Eastern Outlook, Oriental Review, News Front, and Rebel Inside, have emphasized the side effects of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine as well as other western pharma companies vaccines, stoking concerns about whether the vaccines are effective or had been rushed through the US approval process, the WSJ said.
The sites dont have large audiences, but officials said their false stories are often picked up and circulated by international media. They typically focus on true news reports about rare side effects of the vaccines, but fail to provide accurate context that shows the vaccines are safe for most people. Russian intelligence services bear direct responsibility for using these four platforms to spread propaganda and lies, a State Department spokesman told the WSJ.
In addition to the campaign to discredit Western vaccines, Russias state media and Twitter accounts connected to the Russian government are also trying to boost the profile of Russias Sputnik V vaccine.
I despise Putin.
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Russian Disinformation Campaign Aims to Undermine Confidence in Pfizer, Other Covid-19 Vaccines, U.S [View all]
swag
Mar 2021
OP
Putin and his oligarchs are some of the most powerful and wealthy people in the world.
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#12
Mother Jones - The Anti-Vax Movement's Radical Shift From Crunchy Granola Purists to Far-Right
TomCADem
Mar 2021
#8
"...is it any wonder that the right wing has embraced this Russian disinformation?"
mpcamb
Mar 2021
#37
'New Eastern Outlook' - used to push Russian propaganda about Ukraine and Syria, too
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2021
#21
This is a loophole to campaign finance. Russia can devote unlimited resources...
TomCADem
Mar 2021
#26
I'm guessing this is where the bullshit about the vaccine causing infertility has come from
groundloop
Mar 2021
#13
Hygienist should not be talking about this to her patients. Inform the Dentist!
SharonAnn
Mar 2021
#16
My current favourite piece of bs on the vaccines is that they alter DNA. Nobody who expresses
niyad
Mar 2021
#17