JosephMennFeb 22, 2023
Russian propagandists are buying Twitter’s new blue checks, giving their lies about Ukraine more prominence. A dozen are tweeting in English, reaching millions. Gift link: https://wapo.st/3m2enaY
Russian propagandists are buying Twitter blue-check verifications

As the Ukraine war enters its second year, the presence of accounts pushing Russian propaganda on Twitter has skyrocketed.

The Washington Post
Show threadRichard 🏳️‍🌈Feb 22, 2023

@JosephMenn first thing that needs to happen is that we all recognize blue check marks no longer mean anything on that platform.

It’s now a reason for suspicion.

Show threadedgeoforever 🍎
@prodygy @JosephMenn was ever since you had to buy it. At best, a sucker, at worst a Nazi.
Feb 22, 2023 at 6:44pmWeb