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Russian internet trolls based in an old arms factory in St Petersburg are targeting word leaders online and spreading support for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

submitted by paul_neri to SocialMedia 3 yearsMay 1, 2022 00:19:51 ago (+2/-2)     (www.theguardian.com)

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/01/troll-factory-spreading-russian-pro-war-lies-online-says-uk

The study details how the Russian president’s regime is trying to manipulate public opinion on social media

The analysis suggests one main activity is “brigading”, to steer attention of discussion on social media and in comments sections of newspapers towards favoured opinions.


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Word leaders?