ISD’s Julia Smirnova explains the motive behind Russian propaganda targeting Ukrainian President

Julia Smirnova, Disinformation Specialist at ISD, spoke with Deutsche Welle about why Russian propaganda campaigns often target Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The article debunks a rumour that Zelenskyy bought a luxury hotel, with Julia explaining the goal of such attacks is to undermine public solidarity with Ukraine.

“Zelenskyy is the symbol of Ukraine, the symbol of Ukrainian resistance, which is why many attacks are aimed at him personally,” Julia noted.

You can read the full article on Deutsche Welle’s website.