An apparent Russian state-aligned group is targeting Ukraine’s International Legion in a disinformation campaign
The Kyiv Independent obtained and analyzed exclusive video that shows the group used doctored footage to pose as the Ukrainian ex-president on a Zoom call that took place in early January
Legion members are being tricked into agreeing with incendiary statements against Zelensky
Lack of cultural context, morale issues and low pay in some units have made the International Legion more susceptible to such attacks
The attack appears linked to the Russian government-aligned provocateurs Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, known as Vovan and Lexus
The effort highlights ongoing disinformation threats in the Ukraine-Russia war as well as possible information security vulnerabilities of Ukraine’s foreign fighters
