A great episode with Anna Vyshniakova, who was a key contributor in the study “Words that Kill” that examines the industrial complex of russian war propaganda and potential legal accountability for its perpetrators. Have a listen and let me know what you think!

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · 4mo ago

⚔️Can propaganda be prosecuted as a weapon of war? New Ukraine Insights episode with lawyer Anna Vyshniakova breaks down the “Words That Kill” study based on 1,000+ POW interviews and how narratives turn into violence. 🎧 Watch& listen now 🔹YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDaJ... or 👇

Had a chance to chat about my fav topic with Peter Pomerantsev ))

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · 5mo ago

“One of the greatest lies we tell ourselves is that everybody wants the truth.” — Peter Pomerantsev In the latest Ukraine Insights episode, @peterpomerantsev.bsky.social reflects on why propaganda works even when people know it’s false. ▶️ Watch the full episode ↓ youtu.be/SIawlg2fSKI

I forgot I was on BlueSky…but Ukraine Insights didn’t. Here is our latest 👇🏻

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📺 From Ukraine to Europe and the US, modern information warfare now runs through networks, dark money, and automation. In the new episode of #UkraineInsights, @aksybera.bsky.social & Dave Troy explore how propaganda spreads, why fact-checking can backfire, and how AI is reshaping the battlefield👇

"The mental invasion Russia is waging penetrates far deeper than many care to admit," writes Adam Sybera, senior research analyst at KI Insights, in this op-ed.

What happens when war deniers see Ukraine for themselves

The international coverage of Russian aggression has become a routine exercise for the sensation-seeking audience of the 21st century. It rarely offers new insights and is too often reduced to "daily ...

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💭 “Russia is consistently probing for weak spots” How did Moscow’s months of prep and new drone tactics let it disrupt #Ukraine’s ground lines near #Dobropillya? @aksybera.bsky.social talks with The Kyiv Independent’s War Reporter Francis Farrell about the latest updates 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/3JJBaEh

🎧 New episode of our podcast is out! KI Insights' @aksybera.bsky.social speaks with Ruslan "Santa" Myroshnychenko, ex-commander of Ukraine’s 2nd International Battalion, about its history, motives of foreign volunteers & frontline operations 🔗 Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4mHpWy1 #KIInsightsPodcast

Přátelé, v KI jsemu spustili nový "Insights Podcast", kde s kolegy probíráme to co v zákulisí hýbá současnou Ukrajinou - a ne jen ji. Provede vás jím, vždy někdo z KI Insights. Venku je prvních pět zkušebních epizod. Link zde ⬇️ a sharing is caring 🫶 open.spotify.com/show/7DJJf61...

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Podcast · KI Insights · Deep dives into the political undercurrents of Ukraine from the unique vantage point of KI Insights' on-the-ground researchers. The Insights Podcast delivers more than just the...

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Český Bluesky!! V KI Insights, tedy výzkumném týmu deníku The Kyiv Independent, spouštímě nový podcast. Jmenuje se kreativně "Insights Podcast" a je venku prvních pět zkušebních epizod. Je to dost unikátní vhled do zákulisních intrik, které hýbají dnešní Ukrajinou - a ne jen jí. Give it a go.

🎙️ Episode 3 of the Insights Podcast is out now! MEP @janfarsky.bsky.social‬ & @aksybera.bsky.social break down the rise of anti-EU #populism ahead of Czech elections & what it means for #Ukraine 📡Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/40Ug...

Jestli je něco čemu jsme se doposud nenaučili čelit, tak je to ruská weaponizace organizovaného zločinu v zemích EU a s tím svázané oligarchické prostředí, které si rusko v Evropě hýčká. Téma jsem nakousnul u Barbory Tachecí v Českém Rozhlase. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipPi...

Sybera: Nejvlastenečtější ukrajinské město je Charkov, tam se skutečně nesetkáte s proruskými názory

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Vojtěch Boháč@svratkin.bsky.social · last yr.

Jestli chcete s mrazením zažít, jaké to je být právě teď v epicentru bojů nedaleko Pokrovsku, kde každé zabzučení může znamenat rychlou smrt, tak tohle je reportáž, která vás tam přenese. Skvělá práce @aksybera.bsky.social a Petra Chodury. Neměla by vám ujít. 2/2 www.voxpot.cz/kdyz-nas-zam...

🧵Thread: On the EU Defense Budget & Why Europe Must Learn from Ukraine ⬇️

Get beyond the headlines with our Week Ahead 🗞️

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 The Week Ahead: Key Global Security & Ukraine Developments 🧵 🇺🇸 As Trump’s symbolic “first 100 days” ends on April 30, pressure on 🇺🇦 Ukraine intensifies. With 🇷🇺 Victory Day (May 9) looming, both sides seek a symbolic win — ceasefire “deal”, possibly detrimental to Ukraine. Photo: Danylo Antoniuk.

🧵Putin’s "ceasefire" offer to Trump is not peace—it’s a trap. Let’s unpack it and see what he’s really after ⬇️

Make sure to read the @ki-insights.bsky.social Week Ahead to stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe for services directly in your mailbox!!

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 The Week Ahead: Key Global Security & Ukraine Developments 🧵 Easter Monday opens a week of mineral deal diplomacy, IMF talks, and military planning for a post-war order — all while Russia remains uncommitted. Here's what to watch: 👇 Photo: Roman PILIPEY / AFP

Our team is looking for a research analyst. Feel free to share and reach out if you have the skills, are determined, operate English + Ukrainian + Russian, and want to help the voices of resistance.

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

We are hiring! KI Insights is seeking a motivated researcher. If you have a passion for research and want to work at the intersection of politics, economics, and geopolitics (and are a fluent Ukrainian speaker), check out our listing below 👇 and apply! kyivindependent.com/research-ana...

🧵Big update in Ukraine’s military: Azov Brigade & 3rd Assault announced an official transition to a corps system. Here’s why this matters. 👇

Ovechkin appeared in a campaign called “Save Children from Fascism.” This campaign laid the groundwork for narratives about Ukraine’s so-called “denazification” — rhetoric later used to justify the forced deportation of Ukrainian children... Read my full article:

Hockey celebrates Ovechkin, but Putin is the real winner

Alexander Ovechkin has become the greatest goal scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history — an extraordinary accomplishment that cements his legacy as one of hockey’s most influential figures. Fo...

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Forgot to repost earlier...but nevertheless, the @ki-insights.bsky.social Week Ahead is out and about!! Leave comments on how you think this week will develop

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 The Week Ahead: Key Global Security & Ukraine Developments 🧵 Tariffs, trade wars, minerals diplomacy, and recovery planning — the week ahead will be packed with decisions shaping Ukraine’s future, and its place between the 🇺🇸 U.S., 🇪🇺 EU, and 🇷🇺 Russia. 🌍

Great article on the what risks AI-generated visuals, particularly geolocation and chronolocation manipulations, pose to journalism by undermining the reliability of visual content used in investigations and news reporting. Recommend.

The Fix Media@thefixmedia.bsky.social · last yr.

The future of visual evidence is at risk. Alberto Puliafito's new piece for The Fix shows how AI image manipulation demands new industry-wide verification standards.

Alexander Ovechkin is now the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. 🏆 Yes, that Ovechkin — the same guy who launched “PutinTeam” in 2017, never once denounced russian aggression, and still proudly flaunts pics of himself with Putin on Instagram. But sure, people love hockey. 🧊🥅

Weekly report from our Insights team. Like, share, and subscribe for weekly deep dives!

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

📩 Our weekly report is out! 🧵 Subscribe to get full weekly reports on #Ukraine straight in your inbox: insights.kyivindependent.com/newsletters Russian bombing, on the rise since summer-2024, hit a record high in March despite ceasefire talks. The aim is likely to exhaust 🇺🇦 air-defense stockpiles.

Možná jste zaregistrovali video, kde Lubomír Zaorálek u praporů padlých obránců v Kyivě na Majdaně, naznačuje, že se země již nechce bránit. Co na jeho video říkají Ukrajinci? Koukněte na video v prvním komentáři a sdílejte. @svratkin.bsky.social @voxpot.bsky.social

🧵 How Russia Infiltrates Western Democracies via Disinformation & Influence Ops 👇

If you are interested in the perspectives of the upcoming week, read our "Week Ahead". A KI Insights stand-alone newsletter published on @kyivindependent.com & written by 🙋‍♂️

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 The Week Ahead: Key Global Security & Ukraine Developments 🧵 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 The US will try to salvage an already crumbling energy and maritime ceasefire, which likely has technically not started yet (opinions differ). Russian disinterest in a ceasefire remains the main roadblock. #BlackSea #UkraineWar

📩 Our weekly report is out! 🧵 Subscribe to get full weekly reports on #Ukraine straight in your inbox: insights.kyivindependent.com/newsletters

Make sure to follow updates from the @kyivindependent.com reseach unit @ki-insights.bsky.social!!!

KI Insights@ki-insights.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 The Week Ahead: Key Global Security & Ukraine Developments 🧵

🇺🇦 Ukraine must be part of the ReArm Europe plan. After spending time at the frontlines with an elite drone unit, I can see why. The battlefield has changed—drones dominate, and traditional forces struggle to adapt. Here’s what I learned: 🧵👇

Breaking down the 30-day ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and the U.S.: a calculated move, a temporary respite, or just a new phase in the ongoing war? The real questions lie ahead. 🪡🧵 #Ukraine #Ceasefire #Geopolitics Follow my insights here on Bluesky.

📩Our weekly report is out! 🧵Subscribe to read full weekly reports on #Ukraine straight in your inbox: insights.kyivindependent.com/newsletters President Trump’s first major economic challenges at home are on the horizon, potentially drawing his attention away from engagement with Ukraine and Russia