Disinformation from China and Russia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Disinformation from China and Russia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Agnieszka Legucka, Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Politics and communication, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; disinformation campaigns; disinformation from China and Russia; propaganda directed at the EU NATO and the United States; strengthening international position;
Summary/Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has become another opportunity for China and Russia to conduct disinformation campaigns. Activities include overt and covert propaganda directed at the EU, NATO and the United States. Both countries are seeking to strengthen their international position, primarily in relations with the EU and the United States. The disinformation activities of Russia and China also result from the desire to disrupt European cooperation, which is a challenge for Poland.

• Details
• Contents