This report presents research by CAIDAC, DisinfoWatch and Digital Public Square detailing Russian efforts to influence Canadians’ perceptions of the war in Ukraine over the last two years. We examined Russian information campaigns tailored to Canadian audiences on Twitter and the supportive ecosystems of accounts that amplify them. This ecosystem included at least 200,000 Twitter accounts that have shared content with millions of Canadians since the war began. Our analysis found that Russian influence operations integrated sophisticated narratives with incendiary images and videos tailored to Canadian audiences. These narratives rapidly evolved, responding to emerging news events in Ukraine, Canada, and Russia. See the full report for additional findings and recommendations.
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The report received coverage in the Globe and Mail on March 30, 2023:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-russia-twitter-warfare-ukraine-canada/
