Predictions
- Russian disinformation operations will maintain focus on US presidential election and COVID-19 in coming months
- Social media and tech firms will face increased pressure to regulate platforms, but enforcement will remain uneven
- US Democrats will increase scrutiny on Russian disinformation operations in short term, raising congressional sanctions risk
Event
The US State Department released a report on 5 August accusing Russia of conducting a sophisticated disinformation campaign, using a variety of approaches including Kremlin-aligned news sites to promote its agenda. The report focused on the Kremlin’s use of this network to push disinformation about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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