MAIN INFORMATION THREATS OF THE WEEK
Dissemination of "insider information" and speculation in the Ukrainian and international information space surrounding peace negotiations, in particular, accusations against Ukraine regarding its alleged unwillingness to end the war.
Dissemination on social networks and apps of videos generated using artificial intelligence aimed at discrediting the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Against the backdrop of Russian Federation strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure facilities, messages regarding an "imminent energy collapse" and "problems with water supply and purification" are being spread.
Intensification of an information campaign aimed at discrediting representatives of Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TRC and SSC) and undermining mobilization processes in Ukraine: in particular, the spread of messages containing calls to oppose mobilization measures and resist representatives of TRC and SSC.
Amid the escalating situation in the Middle East, disinformation messages and fake reports aimed at discrediting Ukraine and its top military-political leadership are being disseminated. (https://t.me/OdessaRussi/240119, https://t.me/zuben_co/74559)
Since 05.03.2026, reports have been circulating in the information space about deteriorating relations between Ukraine and Hungary, particularly in the context of the transfer of two prisoners of war and the detention of armored cash transport vehicles of state-owned "Oshadbank".
REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION
The dissemination of disinformation messages claiming that Ukraine is preparing sabotage operations on the "Blue Stream" and "TurkStream" pipelines continues. (https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2029272900956561818; https://x.com/aleksbrz11/status/2029260297102364927)
On 06.03.2026, Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán published posts on his account on the X social network, stating: "President Zelenskyy expresses threats, while the Hungarian opposition sides with Kyiv and Brussels. Their plan is to create a pro-Ukrainian government that will send Hungary's money to Ukraine and deprive us of cheap energy. (...)" He also added: "President Zelenskyy is not threatening me. He is threatening Hungary. Unfortunately for him, he cannot prevent me from protecting Hungarian families." (https://x.com/PM_ViktorOrban/status/2029812169752117676; https://x.com/PM_ViktorOrban/status/2029624265524355257)
NEW INFORMATION THREATS OF THE WEEK
On 02.03.2026, the anonymous X social network account "AreOhEssEyeEe", following the signing by the President of the Law of Ukraine No. 4779-IX "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Regulation of Issues of Evacuation, Accommodation and Life Support of Evacuated Population, Ensuring the Protection of Children Located in Settlements Situated in Territories of Active and Possible Military (Combat) Actions", spread a destructive message presenting Ukraine as a "child trafficking hub". (https://x.com/AreOhEssEyeEe/status/2028548245950009812)
TRENDS BY INFORMATION SEGMENTS
UKRAINIAN INFORMATION SPACE:
Manipulations surrounding the domestic political situation in Ukraine: an information campaign continues in which the top political leadership is accused of allegedly tightening control over communication channels and the information space to secure victory in upcoming elections. (https://t.me/rezident_ua/28926)
Information campaign regarding an "imminent energy collapse" in Ukraine: it is claimed that with the arrival of spring the situation will not improve, as future enemy strikes "will lead to problems with water supply and purification." (https://t.me/skosoi/8883)
Discrediting the Defense Forces of Ukraine: messages are being spread about alleged "artificial successes" of Ukrainian forces at the front and the "incompetence" of the top military command. (https://t.me/legitimniy/21919)
INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SPACE:
Discrediting the President of Ukraine: messages are being spread aimed at shaping the perception of President V. Zelenskyy's alleged intentions to prolong the war in order to retain power. (https://x.com/IslanderWORLD/status/2028805053834830020; https://x.com/mog_russEN/status/2028794102016569693)
Discrediting European partners of Ukraine: messages are being spread claiming the "incompetence" of the EU leadership. (https://x.com/Alex_Oloyede2/status/2029235631738462627; https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2029232623785054406)
Discrediting the top military-political leadership of Ukraine: messages are being spread regarding alleged corruption in the highest echelons of power in Ukraine. (https://x.com/TheQNewsPatriot/status/2028595921894711666)
RUSSIAN INFORMATION SPACE:
Discrediting Ukraine: disinformation messages are being spread regarding the alleged sale of Western weapons provided to Ukraine on the "black market". (https://ria.ru/20260302/vsu-2077781375.html)
Discrediting the Defense Forces of Ukraine: disinformation messages are being spread regarding alleged crimes by Ukrainian service members against the civilian population in Huliaipole. (https://ria.ru/20260304/ukraina-2078356850.html)
Discrediting the President of Ukraine: a statement by Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova is being circulated claiming that "Zelenskyy's statements regarding the capability of AFU specialists to protect civilians in the Middle East embody 'inadequacy and satanic lies'." (https://t.me/tass_agency/364407)