InfoDefense

Russian-language analytical channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network ('InfoZashchita'). The network's core in its native language: long-form 'analytical' pieces justifying the invasion of Ukraine, discrediting NATO and the US, anti-Western rhetoric and multipolarity — content later adapted by the network's dozens of language branches.

Czech-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network, which since 2022 has run coordinated disinformation in dozens of languages. The Czech branch relays Kremlin narratives to Czech-speaking audiences: discrediting Ukraine and the West, justifying the invasion, anti-NATO and anti-EU messaging.

The flagship Russian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network ("InfoZaschita"), which has coordinated disinformation in dozens of languages since 2022. The Russian branch sets the narrative frame for the entire network: justifying the invasion of Ukraine, discrediting Ukraine and the West, anti-NATO and anti-European rhetoric, and the image of a "multipolar world" led by Russia.

German-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives for a German-speaking audience: discrediting Ukraine and the West, justifying the invasion, anti-NATO and anti-European rhetoric, and the image of Russia as a defender of "traditional values" against the liberal West.

Italian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives for an Italian-speaking audience: discrediting Ukraine and the West, justifying the invasion, anti-NATO and anti-European rhetoric, and the image of Russia as a defender of 'traditional values' against the liberal West.

Spanish-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives for a Spanish-speaking audience (Spain and Latin America): discrediting Ukraine and the West, justifying the invasion, anti-NATO and anti-American rhetoric, and the image of Russia as a defender of 'traditional values' and a multipolar world against US hegemony.

English-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives for a global English-speaking audience: discrediting Ukraine and the West, justifying the invasion, anti-NATO and anti-American rhetoric, and the image of Russia as a defender of 'traditional values' and a multipolar world against US hegemony.

French-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to French-speaking audiences in France, Belgium, Switzerland and francophone Africa: discrediting Ukraine and the West, justifying the invasion, anti-NATO and anti-American rhetoric, and the frame of a 'sovereign Europe' against the 'dictate of Brussels and Washington'.

Polish-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to a Polish audience: discrediting Ukraine and the West, anti-NATO rhetoric, exploiting historical wounds (Volyn, OUN-UPA) to drive a wedge between Poland and Ukraine, and the image of Poland as a 'victim' of American war exports.

Portuguese-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to audiences in Portugal, Brazil and lusophone countries: discrediting Ukraine and the West, anti-NATO rhetoric, a call for 'sovereign' Latin American policy against the US, and the image of Russia as an ally of the Global South and BRICS.

Romanian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to audiences in Romania and Moldova: discrediting Ukraine and the West, anti-NATO rhetoric, the image of Sandu's Moldova as a Western proxy, and exploitation of historical and political fractures in Bessarabia and Transnistria.

Greek-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Greek audience: discrediting Ukraine and the West, appeal to Orthodox solidarity with Russia, anti-NATO rhetoric and exploitation of Greek historical grievances against the US and NATO.

Dutch-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to audiences in the Netherlands and Flanders: discrediting Ukraine and the West, anti-NATO rhetoric, appeals to MH17 memory and the disappointment of Dutch society with 'globalist' politics.

Turkish-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Turkish audience: appeals to neo-Ottoman and anti-Western sentiments, discrediting NATO and the image of a 'sovereign Turkey' in alliance with Russia against the US and the EU.

Bulgarian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Bulgarian audience: appeals to Slavic and Orthodox solidarity with Russia, discrediting NATO and the EU, the image of Bulgaria as a victim of Western sanctions and the loss of the 'brotherly' course with Russia.

Serbian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to a Serbian audience: appeals to Slavic and Orthodox solidarity with Russia, exploitation of the Kosovo wound, anti-NATO and anti-EU rhetoric, and the image of Serbia as Russia's ally in the Balkans.

Slovenian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives for a Slovenian audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, anti-American rhetoric, appeals to Slavic heritage, and milblog-style front reports that cast the Russian army as 'our boys'.

Estonian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Estonian audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, and portraying Estonia as a hostage of anti-Russian sanctions and the russophobic policy of Tallinn.

Latvian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Latvian audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, and portraying Latvia as a russophobic state that oppresses its Russian-speaking minority and rewrites the history of Victory.

Lithuanian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Lithuanian audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, and portraying Lithuania as a russophobic US satellite that militarises the Baltics and impoverishes its own people.

Norwegian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Scandinavian audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, and portraying Scandinavia as US vassals sacrificing their prosperity and neutrality for someone else's war.

Azerbaijani-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Azerbaijani audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, anti-Western rhetoric and the image of Russia as a partner against Western pressure.

Uzbek-language (Cyrillic) Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Uzbek audience: discrediting NATO and the EU, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, anti-Western and anti-LGBT rhetoric, and the image of Russia as a partner and defender of traditional values.

Arabic-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Arab audience: discrediting NATO, the EU and the US, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, anti-Israeli and anti-Western rhetoric, and the image of Russia as a friend of the Arab world against Western imperialism.

Persian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Iranian audience: discrediting NATO, the EU and the US, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, anti-Israeli and anti-Western rhetoric, and the image of Russia as Iran's ally in the axis of resistance against the West.

Armenian-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Armenian audience: discrediting NATO, the EU and the US, justifying the invasion of Ukraine, anti-Western rhetoric, and the image of Russia as the guarantor of Armenia's security against the West and Turkey.

Hebrew-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Israeli audience: justifying the invasion of Ukraine, discrediting NATO and the US, anti-Western rhetoric and multipolarity — a rare attempt by the network to address Israelis in Hebrew.

Japanese-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Japanese audience: justifying the invasion of Ukraine, discrediting NATO and the US, anti-Western rhetoric and multipolarity.

Chinese-language Telegram channel of the transnational pro-Russian InfoDefense network. It relays Kremlin narratives to the Chinese-speaking audience: justifying the invasion of Ukraine, discrediting NATO and the US, anti-Western rhetoric and multipolarity — the network's attempt to reach the Chinese in their own language.

French-language thematic channel 'Histoire et culture' of the French branch of the pro-Russian InfoDefense network. Under the guise of popularising Russian history, art and 'shared memory', it builds the French audience's sympathy for Russia, reinforcing the network's narratives with the soft power of culture.