How Russia and Ukraine are using social media as the war drags on

Social media has become a primary source of information for news-hungry audiences around the world trying to make sense of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, it’s being used by the governments of Russia and Ukraine to set the agenda for wider media reporting. Official Russian government accounts have been found to be amplifying pro-Russia disinformation on Twitter. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government has taken to the platform to appeal to its two million followers for support. Hard to find words… The killing of civilians in Bucha by Russian war criminals is appalling beyond any measure. Help us…This story continues at The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/how-russia-and-ukraine-are-using-social-media-as-the-war-drags-on