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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

- Someone has to say it, said Putin's propagandist. Now panic is spreading in Russia.

Panic is rising in Moscow as Putin faces intense backlash from his own propagandists amid concerns about shutting down the mobile network.

Mar 21 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

‘Mr. Nobody against Putin’: a portrait of brainwashing Russian children that has won an Oscar

The documentary ‘Mr. Nobody against Putin’ highlights the manipulation and brainwashing of Russian children in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, showcasing the resilience of its creators in bringing this issue to light.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Propagandist unexpectedly presents five reasons why Putin must leave immediately

A Kremlin-affiliated commentator offers five reasons suggesting that Russian propagandists are turning against President Vladimir Putin.

Mar 19 • 11:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mr. Nobody Against Putin documentary received a complete rejection in Russia - found to have 'errors', 'lies', and 'agents'

A documentary critical of Vladimir Putin's regime titled 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' has faced harsh criticism from Russian media, labeling it as full of errors and lies.

Mar 19 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Vladimir Putin like Joseph Stalin. Fights against "Nazis", lies about Katyn. Thomas Urban in conversation with 'Rzeczpospolita'

The article discusses how Russian propaganda aims to undermine Polish-Ukrainian relations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, using historical grievances as tools.

Mar 19 • 03:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Criticism of Putin Censored: 'The Truth is Disturbing'

A documentary titled 'Against Putin', which won an Oscar and exposes Russian military propaganda in schools, faced censorship and significant risks during its production.

Mar 17 • 12:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos: When Vladimir Putin Speaks About Poland, It Should Ring Alarm Bells for Politicians

Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos discusses the implications of historical policy and propaganda in Russia, emphasizing its importance for the future of Poland and its identity.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Liking our country does not mean liking those who speak in its name

The article discusses the nuances of modern authoritarianism as depicted in the documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'.

Mar 16 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Oscar-winning film 'Mr. Nobody' against Putin to be broadcast by Czech Television

The Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr. Nobody' will air on Czech Television on May 5, showcasing the effects of war propaganda in Russian schools amid the ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 16:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Researcher recommends Oscar-winning Putin documentary: 'Shows the horrors happening in Russia'

A Finnish researcher endorses a documentary about Putin, highlighting its portrayal of the harsh realities in Russia.

Mar 16 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Let wars stop": The political message of this year's Oscars came from Russia

The 98th Oscars featured a significant political statement with the awarding of Best Documentary to "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," which critiques the propaganda machine of modern Russia.

Mar 16 • 05:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czechia wins an Oscar: Film about Putin shines, Babiš's advisor complained about the film

A Czech-Danish co-production won the Oscar for Best Feature Documentary for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin', which examines war propaganda in Russian schools amid the ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 04:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czechia wins an Oscar: The film about Putin shines, Babiš's advisor complained about the film

A Czech-Danish co-production won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature with the film 'Mr. Nobody vs. Putin', which examines war propaganda in Russian schools during the aggression against Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 04:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Oscar-nominated ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ exposes Russian passivity

The documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' explores the theme of Russian societal passivity amidst propaganda.

Mar 15 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A teacher from Kolkakool revealed Putin's brainwashing, and something surprising followed

An Estonian teacher exposes the manipulative tactics in modern Russian propaganda, linking it to Soviet-era practices.

Mar 15 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A strange video of Putin was removed in four minutes - an expert evaluates what it is about

A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin, released by the Kremlin, was taken down just four minutes after being posted, raising questions and speculation among experts regarding the motives behind its swift removal.

Mar 13 • 13:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

"Oh hell!" – a teacher faced an impossible task in Putin's Russia

A Russian teacher, Pavel Talankin, lost his job and fled the country after opposing the spread of war propaganda in schools.

Mar 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Putin health fears as he 'coughs and splutters' through unedited propaganda clip

Vladimir Putin experienced a coughing fit during a broadcast, leading to renewed speculation about his health.

Mar 8 • 07:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

War Begins in School. "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin" - A Lesson That Cannot Be Ignored

The Oscar-nominated film "Mr. Nobody vs. Putin" critiques the war propaganda in Russia through the lens of a provincial teacher's experience.

Mar 8 • 06:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mr. Eikeegi Against Putin, nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary, arrives in theaters

The Oscar-nominated documentary "Mr. Eikeegi Against Putin" highlights a teacher's struggle against propaganda in the Russian education system after the invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 5 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mark Galeotti: As Ordinary Russians Get Tired of War, Putin Turns Up the Propaganda

Historian Mark Galeotti argues that the Kremlin is intensifying its propaganda efforts as support for the war wanes among ordinary Russians.

Mar 5 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Dmitri Tšernõšev: Pig and Cuckoo or How to Compare the Attack on Ukraine and Iran

Dmitri Tšernõšev criticizes the absurdity of comparing the attacks on Ukraine and Iran, which some Putin loyalists have been doing.

Mar 5 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Some parents said they’d break my knees’: the teacher who exposed Putin’s primary school propaganda

A teacher highlights the challenges of exposing government-sanctioned propaganda in the Russian education system through his documentary, which is largely ignored by state media.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

The documentary film "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" highlights the unsettling changes in a Russian school amid the Ukraine invasion.

Feb 28 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Mr. Nobody vs Putin": the growing regime propaganda even includes children

A documentary film from Karabash, Russia, highlights the effects of state propaganda on children amid a backdrop of severe environmental degradation.

Feb 27 • 09:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Mr. Nobody Against Putin: Our Hands Were Shaking While Making This Film, Says Radovan Síbrt After Winning a BAFTA Award

Radovan Síbrt discusses the achievements and challenges of producing the documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' which features a Russian teacher's efforts to expose state propaganda in Russia and has earned accolades including a BAFTA award and an Oscar nomination.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Putin promises to 'clean' Russia of scum and traitors

President Vladimir Putin warns he will purge Russia of those he labels as 'scum and traitors' accused of covertly aiding the West, amid increasing pressure on domestic critics of the war in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 03:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: From Intelligence Power to Propaganda Tool? Putin Changed the SVR into an Instrument of Disinformation

The article discusses the transformation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) under Putin's regime, from a respected intelligence agency into a tool for state propaganda and disinformation.

Feb 25 • 19:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Moscow Begins to Acknowledge to Itself that Ukraine Exists and Is Not Russia

The Kremlin's propaganda about Ukraine has evolved over four years of war, now reluctantly acknowledging Ukraine's independence while wishing it harm.

Feb 24 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Putin's Provocateur and Propagandist, Welcomed by Fico - Who is the New Russian Ambassador to Slovakia?

Sergej Vadimovič Andrejev, the new Russian ambassador to Slovakia, is a seasoned diplomat known for his ties to propaganda and alleged espionage activities under Vladimir Putin's regime, despite receiving a warm welcome from Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Wins BAFTA for Best Documentary

A documentary on the indoctrination of Russian children into state ideology won the BAFTA for Best Documentary.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Mr. Nobody Against Putin Celebrates Success. Won the Prestigious British BAFTA Award

The documentary film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' from Czech co-production won the BAFTA award for Best Documentary Film.

Feb 22 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: A Humiliating Setback for the Kremlin – Its Own Propaganda Machine Revolted

Kremlin propagandists openly criticized their government after a decision to slow down and partially block the popular messaging service Telegram in Russia.

Feb 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Propaganda Expert on Trump's Remarks: – It Has Worked for Putin for a Long Time.

Donald Trump claims that hospital ships are heading to Greenland to provide health care assistance, a statement criticized by researchers as propagandistic.

Feb 22 • 12:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

How Putin's Child Army is Growing. "The Army Does Not Overlook Even Newborns"

The article discusses the militarization of youth in Russia, particularly in the context of indoctrination efforts that have intensified since the invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 22 • 07:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

School of Propaganda. "Mr. Nobody versus Putin", or how the system educates children for war

The article discusses the documentary "Mr. Nobody versus Putin" which highlights the militarization of children in Russia through the experiences of a teacher in a toxic environment.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Secret Putin-linked lab 'researched frog toxin' now blamed for Navalny’s death

Russia is accused of using a rare frog toxin to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny, but the Kremlin dismisses these claims as part of a Western propaganda campaign.

Feb 15 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

In Russia, the 'unthinkable' has happened – Who threatens Putin with... purification

The article discusses the rising paranoia in Russia regarding the 'Anglo-Saxons' and how nationalist sentiments have turned against Putin himself.

Feb 13 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The 'Unthinkable' Has Happened in Russia – Who Threatens Putin with... Purification

The article discusses the evolution of Russian paranoia towards the 'Anglo-Saxons' and how it has led to infighting among nationalists in Russia, posing a new threat to Putin.

Feb 13 • 19:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PRO-RUSSIAN? ⟩ Swedish politician: Choosing between Putin and Zelensky is like choosing between plague and cholera

A Swedish politician critiques the binary choice between Putin and Zelensky, suggesting that both options are detrimental.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Water on the mill for Putin? Expert on the background of materials from Russia: "I know what concessions they had to make"

Polish vloggers visiting Russia showcase luxurious life in the country, raising concerns about potential propaganda implications of their content.

Feb 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What does the escalating anti-Polish hysteria in Russia mean? Vladimir Putin sees a threat in Poland

Russian security agencies have intensified their anti-Polish rhetoric, accusing Poland of aiding Ukraine in espionage activities, amid various allegations and claims.

Feb 11 • 11:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Isobel Hadley-Kamptz: What bad luck – yet another Sweden Democrat defends Putin!

The article discusses the perplexing tendency of Sweden Democrats to promote Kremlin propaganda.

Feb 10 • 17:27 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

I tested Russia's AI. It knows the truth, but it's been trained to lie

An exploration of how Russia's AI system, Alice, provides biased responses influenced by the government's narrative regarding the Ukraine conflict.

Feb 5 • 12:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Propaganda in Russian Schools: Heavy Fare

The documentary 'A Nobody Against Putin' portrays a bleak picture of the propaganda machine in Russian schools through the eyes of a teacher who films daily life in the classroom amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Jan 16 • 18:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Filmmaker Exposes Putin's Indoctrination of Children: "They Teach Them That Killing is Normal"

A filmmaker reveals how Russian children are indoctrinated with violent propaganda in a school setting, claiming this is why Russians are aggressive.

Jan 14 • 08:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Putin's propagandist again sends a sinister message: 'We could launch a new 'special military operation'

Vladimir Solovjov, a prominent Kremlin propagandist, has openly called for Russia to launch a 'special military operation' against Armenia, comparing the situation to Venezuela and deeming the potential loss of Armenia a significant issue for Russia.

Jan 13 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

When Stalin Wanted to Swallow Finland: Underestimating the Willingness to Resist

The article discusses how the 1939 Soviet-Finnish War demonstrates that Russia does not always win its wars, challenging the myths propagated by Putin.

Jan 7 • 17:44 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Meduza Selection January 1 to 7: "You Are Dragging Us into Hell!"

A photo series captures graffiti in Russia criticizing Putin and the ongoing war, showcasing how Kremlin propaganda is being undermined.

Jan 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Ukrainian HUR intercepted a call. A Russian woman mocks Putin and Gerasimov

An intercepted phone call released by Ukraine's military intelligence reveals growing distrust within Russia, as a Russian woman openly ridicules the military and political leadership and challenges state propaganda about the war.

Jan 5 • 14:13 UTC

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