Russia

  • Caught: Regnum stopped in UK

    In an exclusive story for ConservativeNewsSite.com, it can be revealed a Russian news outlet Regnum, known for its propaganda as well as extensive network of operatives, has been stopped in London, UK.

    Their plans to put down firmer foundations here have been disrupted and they will not pose a threat to us in a media sense in future.

    The danger of having an overseas media network set up without prior consent and regulation and yet to have a meaningful presence is extensive.

    It may result in undue pressure put on lawmakers and even decision makers like our present Prime Minister. The likelihood of serious disruption to our media services is also high.

    The operation today to instil a sense of poise and operational ability in the UK consisted of five partners in the Regnum media network who were on the ground in our capital city today.

  • UK slams Russia

    The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has today summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK. It’s due to accusations of intimidation or harassment against the UK in Russia and activities to promote misinformation in Europe.

    The FCDO allege Russia has attempted to do it to dissuade the UK from its support of Ukraine. Since the start of its fight against Russia in February 2022 we’ve provided moral, military, and financial support.

    “The UK condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s unprecedented and unfounded public campaign of aggression against the UK, including the malicious and completely baseless accusations made against Foreign Office staff last week. This behaviour is in direct contravention to Russia’s obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.”

    Lately Russia has also been accused of placing assets in the UK to disrupt our normal activities. Although it’s not directly linked to its war against Ukraine, its activities here are under constant review.

  • Russia’s info war

    The struggle for credibility is a familiar tale particularly for those seeking to build followings online. It’s something users of sites like YouTube, Facebook, and X have long known.

    The encroachment of Russian news media sits in this frame of context because of its need for an audience that will listen. The powers of the West however are not so sure about its intentions.

    The banning of Russia Today by Ofcom in 2022 separated Russian origin programming from the UK market. It found the broadcasts did not meet our impartiality standards and probably wouldn’t.

    The context of late has been the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. It leads to fears that Putin’s grip over the media there cannot loosen at such a pivotal moment in its foreign policy.

    In the UK we have access to media because of the darker corners of the Internet and websites that aren’t blocked. One of them is Regnum, a Moscow-based news outlet that also reports on the West.

    Its writing is stolid, typical of Russian origin propaganda. It’s not clear if it’s meant for English speakers or if it’s meant for Russian nationals of any location. The fact is it can be accessed and read here.

    The inherent flaw in Russian attempts to reach out is that we’re ready because of our history and our innate suspicion of difference. In general we distrust Russian publications because we know its slant.

    The opportunity Russia Today had for a brief time was to present a visually based representation of Russia as a modern, outward looking state. The Ukraine invasion has proven otherwise.