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DisinfoWatch’s database of COVID related misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories, hoaxes and foreign propaganda. We use various tools to monitor and collect examples, which we then analyze and publish. By default, examples are sorted by date. RSS feed here.



Mis/Disinformation ExampleDateSource RegionThemesCategory
Musk Promotes Kremlin Aligned False Claims about Zelensky Popularity
Elon Musk has published a Tweet to his 218 million followers on Twitter/X that aligns with and echoes Russian disinformation narratives targeting Ukraine and President Zelensky. The Claims: Ukrainian polls...
 21 February 2025United States,,,,,Disinformation,Misinformation
Russian Embassy in Canada Falsely Claims Canada is “Pro-War”
The Claim: A tweet published by the Russian Embassy in Canada and retweeted by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserts that Prime Minister Trudeau’s cabinet holds a “pro-war” position,...
 21 February 2025Russia,,,,Disinformation
Donald Trump Echoes Russian False Claims About Ukraine
Donald Trump’s recent Truth Social post about Ukraine contains multiple disinformation narratives that align with Kremlin propaganda. The Claims Zelenskyy “talked” the U.S. into spending $350 billion on a “war...
 19 February 2025United States,,,,Disinformation,Foreign Propaganda
RT Manipulation of Trump G7 Position
The Claim Imminent or possible expansion of the G7 to a G8 with Russia The RT article suggests that there is renewed Western interest—particularly from some figures or segments in...
 18 February 2025Canada,,Disinformation,Misinformation
Incitement of Anti-Ukrainian Hate Targeting Chrystia Freeland
This meme is an example of Russian-aligned disinformation and psychological manipulation aimed at inciting hatred towards Ukrainians and Canadians of Ukrainian heritage, particularly targeting former Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal...
 13 February 2025Unknown,,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Misinformation
Sputnik Amplifies Divisive Canada Becoming ‘51st State’ Narrative
The Claim The core claim in the tweet is that Canada might (or should) become “the 51st state” of the United States. Depending on the exact wording, the tweet either...
 10 February 2025Russia,,,Foreign Propaganda,Misinformation
RT Falsely Claims: “NATO plans to oust Zelensky”
An RT article titled “US could use elections to oust Zelensky – Russian intel” reports claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) that the United States is considering orchestrating elections...
 3 February 2025Russia,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Foreign Propaganda,Misinformation
RT Regurgitates ‘U.S. Bioweapon’ Disinformation Using Quotes From Elon Musk
An RT article titled “USAID funded bioweapon research – Musk” reports on Elon Musk’s false claims that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), claiming it financed bioweapon research, including...
 3 February 2025Russia,,,,,,Conspiracy Theory,Disinformation,Foreign Propaganda,Hoax,Misinformation
Russian Linked Tenet Media Influencer Threatens Canada & Its Sovereignty
Tim Pool, an influencer employed by the U.S.-based media platform Tenet Media—founded by two Canadians and allegedly funded by the Russian government-controlled outlet RT—tweeted suggestions for a plan to collapse...
 3 February 2025United States,,,,,Deep Threats & Fearmongering
Russian MFA Falsely Claims Polish Chief Rabbi Criticizes Zelensky Participation at Commemoration
The Claim: The Russian Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Maria Zakharova, claims that Jewish religious circles in Poland were outraged by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Auschwitz. It falsely asserts...
 2 February 2025Canada,,,Disinformation,Hoax
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