Ukraine Names 11 Key Russian Propagandists Fueling Kremlin’s Disinformation Campaign

The Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) and the Center for Countering Disinformation have released a list of 11 Russian propagandists who play significant roles in advancing the Kremlin’s narrative and justifying its ongoing war against Ukraine.

The list, published on March 31, includes individuals from various media sectors, such as propaganda outlets, war correspondents, and those with close ties to Russian authorities.

Notable figures named are Vitaly Averyanov, founder of the Izborsky Club, military officers Yuri Kotenok and Denis Kulaga, Channel One  presenter Ekaterina Andreeva and heads of Russian state-run TV channels Spas  and Zvezda .

These individuals are key players in Russia’s information warfare strategy, actively disseminating disinformation to global audiences and supporting the Kremlin’s aggressive actions.

Among the list, Denis Kulaga, a propagandist and military correspondent, who has become a prominent figure in spreading Kremlin-backed disinformation and fostering anti-Ukrainian narratives. His work is strategically aimed at justifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and legitimizing the actions of the Russian military, including war crimes committed during the war.

Meanwhile, on March 30, Georgian photojournalists criticized the World Press Photo organization for awarding Russian state photographer Mikhail Tereshchenko of TASS. They argue that the decision legitimizes propaganda.