Tim Mak

Here's what The #Counteroffensive is reading today:

#OpenAI deactivated #ChatGPT accounts linked to ‘Rybar,’ a #Russian #propaganda network.

#Rybar was using AI to create a social media ‘content farm.’ There were also requests submitted related to interference in #African elections.

https://openai.com/index/disrupting-malicious-ai-uses/

Disrupting malicious uses of AI

Our latest threat report examines how malicious actors combine AI models with websites and social platforms—and what it means for detection and defense.

Feb 27 at 2:11pmWeb
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The #IMF approved a new $8.1B, four-year programme for #Ukraine. $1.5B will be available for Ukraine immediately.

Last year, Ukraine’s widening budget deficit sparked concern, as many feared it could jeopardise continued IMF support.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/imf-approves-81-billion-loan-ukraine-with-15-billion-be-disbursed-immediately-2026-02-26/

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The #IAEA helped to secure a ceasefire around the #Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to repair of backup power lines.

The plant relies on external power to avoid a #nuclear disaster. Power to the plant has repeatedly been under threat and the plant is now on its last remaining power line.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/russia-ukraine-war-local-ceasefire-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant.html

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If you haven't read our latest story about the #anniversary of the full-scale #invasion yet, follow the link.

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/russians-stole-my-birthday

Russians stole my birthday

Born on Feb. 24, Polina and Dariia watched Russia turn their birthdays into a national anniversary, and now negotiate joy and grief on the same date.

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Here’s what Oleksandra is listening to today:

Anatu - Bleach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqdM24AJb3Q&list=RDEqdM24AJb3Q&start_radio=1

anatu - bleach

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