Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 23, 2026

How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation spreads division and despair

Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are pushing multiple false narratives Russian disinformation campaigns are varied in their falsehoods and strategies.

How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation spreads division and despair

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Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are pushing multiple false narratives Russian disinformation campaigns are varied in their falsehoods and strategies.

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Whether produced by Russia, China or far-right influencers, deepfakes and disinfo are pushing multiple false narratives Russian disinformation campaigns are varied in their falsehoods and strategies.

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