Russia’s offensive on Ukraine's eastern and southern fronts have intensified as Ukraine prepares to receive tanks from allies. Meanwhile, pro-Kremlin sources are amplifying forged diplomatic letters targeting refugees.
As Ukrainian forces retreated from Soledar following weeks of battle, shelling across the Bakhmut-Donetsk axis intensified and hit several civilian residential areas. @DFRLab and others geolocated targeted infrastructure and a build up of Russian assets.
Fighting across the war’s southern front suggests Russian progression in several areas including Stepove, Polohy, and Kherson. These battles come as Ukraine prepares for a spring offensive of their own. english.elpais.com/international/…
Pro-Kremlin media falsely reported that European countries would deport Ukrainian refugees to serve in the military, including forged letters "written" by Ukraine’s ambassadors to Latvia and Lithuania.
This week, following @NATO discussions, it was announced several ally nations would, or likely would, send tanks or other advanced weaponry to Ukraine. These countries include:
🇩🇪 Germany
🇺🇸 US
🇳🇴 Norway
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇸🇰 Slovakia cnbc.com/2023/01/25/ger…
(1/5): At @ONCD, Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security @CamilleSG46 and her colleagues are working to future proof technology and people to achieve a thriving digital ecosystem that is secure, equitable, and resilient that we all can share in.
@ONCD@CamilleSG46 (2/5): How can @ONCD and the tech community best work together? @CamilleSG46 explains how cyber workforce education and training allow the tech community to become more diverse and plan ahead for challenges not yet conceived.
@ONCD@CamilleSG46 (3/5): An evolving tech landscape means new threats and new opportunities. Robust workforce development provides a more diverse cross section of understanding and a stronger sense of security.
@krmaher@Connect_Fund@theGNI@pielemeier@UniLeiden@gap_the_mind If the FOC is to grow and function effectively, it is critical that members share common values and principles. Given how complex and ever-changing the environment in which the FOC operates is, @gap_the_mind argues, member states must be held accountable.
Russian forces targeted infrastructure in #Kyiv, #Odesa, #Vinnytsia, #Sumy, & #Zaporizhzhia. That same day, Ukrainian forces shot down 60 of 70+ Russian missiles. However, data suggests that Russia is not striking Ukraine w/ the same intensity as at the beginning of the invasion.
Earlier this week, several people were killed in explosions at two Russian military airfields. Russia accused Ukraine of using a drone to strike Russian targets hundreds of kilometers from the border. bbc.com/news/world-eur…
The @DFRLab’s Democracy + Tech Initiative is proud to launch its new Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web to chart a roadmap for future online ecosystems to protect users’ rights, support innovation, and center trust and safety principles. 🧵⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/programs/digit…
This Taskforce is a unique opportunity for leaders across social media, gaming, ad-tech, and more to come together with global civil society and research leaders and public sector bodies to build a vision for a healthier digital world.
The Task Force, and its global scope, will be led by Visiting Senior Fellow Kat Duffy (@rightsduff) and guided by a steering committee of experts representing the broad cross-section of expertise required to build a healthier, more trustworthy web.
Don’t miss @DFRLab’s annual government-to-government forum as our speakers dive into how international groups can partner, exchange ideas, and drive forward a rights-aligned agenda.
Kicking off #360StratCom is how the recent lockdown demonstrations in #China have impacted the mainland and global information environments, and how the Chinese state has confronted challenges.
@SheenaGreitens@wang_maya .@Rosejackson3 sits down with prior drafters of the Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts @prabprab and @EUinSF for an update on the landmark legislation, and what’s next for the #EU’s tech governance agenda.
@NATO Following a Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Black Sea fleet, Russia announced that it would indefinitely suspend its participation in the @UN-brokered grain export deal with Ukraine. They reversed course a few days later. bbc.com/news/world-eur…
@NATO@UN Russian forces are relocating units and assets to the east bank of the Dnipro River, most likely for redeployment in other directions. #Kherson civilians were urged evacuate. Elite units are reportedly still operating on the west bank of the Dnipro River. t.me/hueviyherson/2…