The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide.

The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide.

“This is a global phenomenon,” said the assessment. “Our information indicates that senior Russian government officials, including the Kremlin, see value in this type of influence operation and perceive it to be effective.”

A senior State Department official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said that Russia was encouraged to intensify its election influence operations by its success in amplifying disinformation about the 2020 U.S. election and the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Thief_of_CrowsEnglish
    634·
    1 year ago

    The US is absolutely making global propaganda. What do you think CNN, FOX, and MSNBC are? The fake news media is actively trying to kill democracy, 8n service of their oligarch owners.

    • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
      261·
      1 year ago

      Who in their right mind is watching CNN, Fox or MSNBC outside of Americans?

      Nobody, that is who.

      • Thief_of_CrowsEnglish
        23·
        1 year ago

        It doesn’t matter, America’s media reach is massive, and Americans uncritically parrot the BS they hear on them. Joe Biden uncritically parrots it, as did trump. And a shit ton of people are listening to both those guys.