Unraveling the Fog: Mis- and Disinformation in Russia's War with Ukraine

The war between Russia and Ukraine is not only fought on the battlefield but also in the realm of information, with disinformation, misinformation, and absent information clouding civilians' understanding of the conflict. Both sides engage in propaganda and manipulation to shape public opinion and rally support. The advent of modern communications technology has exacerbated the problem, as falsehoods and deceptions spread instantly. The fog of war extends to events that have occurred, events that haven't occurred, and speculation about future events. The war in Ukraine represents Europe's largest land war in decades and is taking place in a superheated information space, where truth and falsehoods are difficult to discern.