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Leak: Fake News and Memes to Undermine Aid to Ukraine. RT Purchases Weapons. Forest Fires in Portugal.

You are watching the news from the weekly rally at the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is September 21, 2:30 PM.

German media outlets received leaked internal documents from the Russian "Social Design Agency" (SDA). The SDA is reportedly creating fake news, caricatures, and memes aimed at undermining Ukrainian society. These materials are being used to spread discontent among Ukrainians and weaken Western support for the country. These fakes have even been picked up by notable figures, including some in the U.S. The SDA has also supported parties like the Alternative for Germany, France’s National Front, and Viktor Medvedchuk’s pro-Kremlin National Front in Ukraine. https://www.radiosvoboda.org/a/skhemy-kreml-dezinformatsiya-asd-hambashydze/33121898.html

An Israeli investigative outlet participated in the investigation, reporting the SDA’s efforts to sway Israeli public opinion. It also revealed that anti-Ukrainian leaflets were distributed in synagogues, along with inflammatory graffiti. The journalists also found a campaign of incitement targeting Russian immigrants in several European countries. https://www.shomrim.news/eng/russias-influence-campaign-in-israel

On September 13, the U.S. State Department warned that RT has been secretly recruiting and paying social media influencers and purchasing lethal aid for the Russian military. While sanctions have been imposed, they don’t prevent sanctioned individuals from engaging in non-prohibited journalism. https://www.state.gov/alerting-the-world-to-rts-global-covert-activities/

Yesterday, anti-war and pro-democracy Russian communities worldwide, alongside the Russian Anti-War Committee, launched a fundraiser for portable power stations to supply hospitals and schools in Ukraine. The goal is to raise 100,000 euros to purchase 119 portable stations and essential equipment. Every donation can make a difference. https://antiwarcommittee.info/energyforua/

On September 19, a memorial event was held in Belgrade for musician Pavel Kushnir by members of the Russian Democratic Society in Serbia. Arrested in May for anti-war videos, Pavel died in pre-trial detention after going on a hunger strike two months later. https://t.me/RDO_Serbia/1866

On August 9, the human rights project "First Department" introduced its followers to the work of other imprisoned musicians and shared addresses for sending letters of support. https://dept.one/story/muzyka-politzaklyuchennyh/

Pay attention to their podcast "Anti-war music". https://podcast.ru/e/46NJMbHMfhN

Forest fires in northern and central Portugal last week left seven dead and 166 injured. Although rain has improved the situation, fires are still burning. https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/dia-de-luto-nacional-chuva-alivia-bombeiros-mas-ainda-ha-chamas_n1601289

Four firefighters are among the casualties. https://x.com/ligabombeiros/status/1836821603272761679

September 20 was declared a national day of mourning in Portugal. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the injured, and those who lost property in the fires. https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc24/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-decreta-dia-de-luto-nacional-em-homenagem-as-vitimas-dos-incendios

The Portuguese network of social activities of the church "Cáritas," is providing assistance to those affected. Please consider supporting their efforts with a donation. https://caritas.pt/2024/noticias-noticias/incendios-caritas-acompanha-e-disponivel-para-apoiar/

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