New observations this week: 4
Main channels: Facebook, Telegram
Main keywords: Corruption, Vaccines, Same-sex marriage, Gender change, Istanbul convention, New European values, Social gender
Main narratives:
- Domestic concerns of corruption and distrust in government continue to be central themes.
- Coalition leaders are accused of planning to flee in a crisis, taking corruptly obtained money with them.
- Jewish people are blamed for COVID vaccines in the context of attacks in Dagestan and Israel.
Overview:
This week’s disinformation was largely focused on internal issues, highlighting corruption and a pervasive distrust in government. While Telegram channels discussed the armed conflict between Israel and Palestine, these topics saw limited audience reach and engagement. The narratives imply a preparation for crisis by government officials at the expense of the public, alongside international issues being tied to local disinformation themes.
