Russia’s global arms reputation is dramatically fading. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed vulnerabilities and critical flaws in its military equipment, forcing its traditional partners to move westward.
Before Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s hospitals or train stations, the lie is already in place. Researchers have uncovered a coordinated disinformation tactic known as an “information alibi,” used to deflect blame and obscure responsibility for war crimes. Now, efforts to hold the propagandists behind these deceptions criminally accountable are underway.