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Russia Accused of Online Hate Campaign Targeting Ukraine During Jewish Holiday
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By Alex Nirenberg
First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago
What happened
Russia is accused of running an online disinformation campaign to fuel antisemitism and unrest in Ukraine during the Rosh Hashanah holiday, while refraining from physical attacks on the pilgrimage city of Uman. The campaign spread false claims about Jewish pilgrims and exploited sensitive issues like military conscription.
- 01Russia accused of online campaign to incite antisemitism in Ukraine.
- 02Disinformation targeted Jewish pilgrims and Ukrainian residents during Rosh Hashanah.
- 03False claims promoted included permanent settlement and government payments to pilgrims.
- 04Campaign exploited Ukraine's sensitive issue of military draft avoidance.
- 05Russian propaganda also aimed to discourage Ukraine's NATO accession.
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