Anti-Fake

First, the Kremlin-backed channels bait foreigners to move to Russia, promising a “peaceful life.” Next, those who glorify life in Russia face the harsh reality of the very regime they help promote.

What kind of nun funds a war of aggression? Pro-Putin nuns from Belarus with Christmas market stalls across Europe are raising funds to directly support Russia’s war in Ukraine. Masked as charitable work, the convent spreads Kremlin propaganda and runs militarised training programs for children.

Telegram’s reputation for security is under fire, with founder Pavel Durov accused of ties to Russian authorities and the app’s finances raising new doubts. If you’ve decided it’s time to leave the platform for good, here’s how to permanently delete your Telegram account—step by step.

A Russian national charged with acting for Moscow’s spies blew up her own case—harassing an FBI agent with drunken, threatening texts while under federal investigation.

The Russian Red Cross is deep in the business of war—not aid. A new investigation by European media reveals that the organization is advancing Kremlin propaganda, partnering with militarized youth groups, and operating in occupied Ukrainian territories where it has no official mandate. 

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies announced this week the high-profile “Midas” operation—a reminder that in this country, corruption makes headlines precisely because it’s being confronted head-on. Even the highest offices are subject to scrutiny.