The article discusses the 'Matryoshka' disinformation operation orchestrated by Russia, which mimics the visual identity of well-known international media and produces fabricated articles, images, and videos impersonating these outlets. This content is then disseminated widely through social media bots—automated accounts designed to spread misinformation. Recently, a significant campaign has drawn the attention of researchers, particularly one that began in October of the previous year and is specifically aimed at Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, especially in light of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7th of this year.

The campaign is characterized by the distribution of videos on social networks such as 'X' and 'BlueSky', which parody Western media news segments and falsely portray criticism of Pashinyan. These materials claim that Pashinyan is destroying Armenia's national culture and imposing non-traditional values. The implications of such disinformation campaigns are critical, as they can manipulate public sentiment and influence political outcomes in Armenia, a country facing significant political challenges.

As the disinformation research project 'Bot Blocker' notes, the 'Matryoshka' campaign against Armenia emphasizes the urgency of addressing these tactics in the digital age, where misinformation can be rapidly spread and absorbed, affecting voter perception and democratic processes. The operation symbolizes a broader strategy of information warfare used by Russia to undermine political figures and stabilize its interests in neighbor countries, specifically amid election periods.