Joëlle GARRIAUD-MAYLAM (France) - DRAFT GENERAL REPORT
15 September 2023
Russian disinformation poses a serious threat to the security and democracy of Euro-Atlantic area countries. By eroding the distinction between reality and fiction, the Kremlin and its supporters seek to amplify societal divisions and destabilise Allied and partner states. They also seek to undermine citizens’ trust in democratic institutions and systems.
The Alliance has taken concrete steps in recent years to build resilience to these malicious attacks in the information space. However, given the growing scale and severity of the threat, the Euro-Atlantic community and its partners must now redouble their efforts to better protect their societies.
The aim of this draft report is to stimulate avenues of thought to aid in this fight. It delves into the origins, recent developments, objectives and operations of Russian disinformation. Additionally, it provides an overview of the various measures taken by Allied and partner nations to counter it and examines the reasons behind Ukraine’s success in combatting Russian information manipulation during the new invasion. Finally, it sets out recommendations for Allied governments and NATO to develop a more cohesive and efficient response to Russian disinformation.
