How does Russian propaganda cover the Russia protests? It’s awkward

Image via screengrab By Jon Levine, for MediaITE It’s not easy being a state-sponsored propaganda news organization when your country is embroiled in domestic unrest. Case in point RT. Once more commonly known by its full name — Russia Today — the Kremlin-financed media organization walked a delicate line covering scenes of protest and disorder that broke in Moscow on Sunday. On the English language edition of its website, Monday, the network appeared to give full billing to the protests, with an article titled, Hundreds Detained at Unsanctioned Opposition Rally in Central Moscow. The headlines even promised “photos” and “video.” Notwithstanding a bizarre focus on the official legality of the demonstration, their written piece seemed to have most of the basics. RT listed allegations of official corruption as the cause of the protest, and was not shy about reporting on the hundreds who had been arrested, including teenagers. Moscow police have officially confirmed the detentions of 500

Kilde: How does Russian propaganda cover the Russia protests? It’s awkward

German military will create a Cybernetic and Information Command

In Germany, a Cybernetic and Information Command will come into existence in early April, as reported by Reuters. The new facility will be located in Bonn. Its initial size will be 260 people, but it is planned to bring it to 13.5 thousand people, including strategic military intelligence and communication centers, by July. By 2021, the number of employees of the service will reach 14,500 people, 1,500 seats of which will be reserved for civil contractors. The Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ursula von der Leyen, has already named the head of the new cyber-command: Lieutenant-General Ludwig Leinhos. As the agency notes, the command structure has been created in compliance with the decisions of NATO and Chancellor Angela Merkel, who called the defense of Germany against cyber-attacks one of her main priorities. Russia is considered to be the main enemy, as Berlin believes that it is trying to destabilize German society through propaganda and disinformation. On

Kilde: German military will create a Cybernetic and Information Command

Chemical weapons Syria: US urges Iran and Russia to influence Assad, – Tillerson – Iran, Russia, Syria, chemical weapons, Tillerson, War in Syria, Chemical weapons Syria (05.04.17 00:06) « News | EN.Censor.net

The U.S. authorities are calling on Russia and Iran to influence the government of Syria to prevent the recurrence of attacks similar to those in Idlib province on Apr. 4.

Kilde: Chemical weapons Syria: US urges Iran and Russia to influence Assad, – Tillerson – Iran, Russia, Syria, chemical weapons, Tillerson, War in Syria, Chemical weapons Syria (05.04.17 00:06) « News | EN.Censor.net

Donbas clashes: Clash with subversive group took place in Donbas, one militant destroyed, – ATO Staff – ATO, Marinka, Anti-Terrorist Operation, Donbas clashes (04.04.17 22:48) « News | EN.Censor.net

On April 4, Ukrainian troops clashed with a sabotage and reconnaissance group of the enemy in the vicinity of Marinka.

Kilde: Donbas clashes: Clash with subversive group took place in Donbas, one militant destroyed, – ATO Staff – ATO, Marinka, Anti-Terrorist Operation, Donbas clashes (04.04.17 22:48) « News | EN.Censor.net