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Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Analysis of RT and Sputnik's disinformation strategies surrounding the Skripal incident and depiction of Russian military strength.
This report analyzes the role of RT and Sputnik in disinformation campaigns, particularly focusing on their coverage of the Skripal incident and other Russian military narratives targeting Western interests.
Confidence: High
The report outlines targeted disinformation efforts by Russian state-linked media to manipulate narratives and public perception in the West.
Source URL
https://kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/assets/weaponising-news.pdf
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Mar 4, 2018, 01:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Salisbury
Primary actor
RT
Country
Unknown
Tags
disinformation, Skripal incident, RT, Sputnik, Russian media
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Analysis of RT and Sputnik's disinformation strategies surrounding the Skripal incident and depiction of Russian military strength.
This report analyzes the role of RT and Sputnik in disinformation campaigns, particularly focusing on their coverage of the Skripal incident and other Russian military narratives targeting Western interests.
Confidence: High
The report outlines targeted disinformation efforts by Russian state-linked media to manipulate narratives and public perception in the West.
Source URL
https://kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/assets/weaponising-news.pdf
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Mar 4, 2018, 01:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Salisbury
Primary actor
RT
Country
Unknown
Tags
disinformation, Skripal incident, RT, Sputnik, Russian media