The digitally manipulated origins and distribution patterns of the original report about this alleged assassination attempt display characteristics of the tactic known as disinformation laundering, which Russian state propaganda networks frequently employ.

Even when confronted with the truth, millions have the anger and fear permanently imprinted on their minds. That’s why Putin’s psyops war fare is so incredibly effective, particularly against the poorly educated.

  • Flying Squid
    49•10 months ago

    Too bad it didn’t happen and didn’t work.

    • @PrincessLeiasCat
      9•10 months ago

      Right? Even the fan fiction could have had a happy ending….but no.