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Roadmap of a Radiological/Nuclear Disinformation Campaign

Erik — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:43:06 +0000

Roadmap of a radiological/nuclear disinformation campaign

Discrediting Opponents

Framing Ukraine, the United States, and the broader “West” as dangerous, destructive, and operating outside of legal or moral bounds

What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?

Note Verbale #2513, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2023)

Right of Reply by the Russian Federation 2 August 2022, NPT Review Conference

Framing Russia as a Responsible International Actor

Framing Russia as a champion of nonproliferation and a guarantor of nuclear energy and security

What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?

Statement by Russia at the 69 Session of the IAEA General th Conference (2025)

Note Verbale #2513, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2023)

Fear Mongering

Stoking fears of a nuclear or radiological catastrophe by referencing historical disasters or alleging plans for radiological or nuclear “provocations”

What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?

Note Verbale #3127, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2022)

Note Verbale #3974, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2022)

Provision of “Evidence”

Providing photos or diagrams as “evidence” of Ukraine’s alleged illegal or reckless actions near/against nuclear power plants

What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?

Note Verbale #3323, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2022)

Note Verbale (unnumbered) submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2025)

Claims of Victimization

Framing Russia as a victim of Western or Ukrainian hatred and aggression, often as a way to justify military action or nuclear policies

What does this commonly used tactic look like in official documents and statements?

Statement by the Russian Federation at 78th Session of UNGA 1st Committee (2023)

Note Verbale #2513, submitted by the Russian Federation to the IAEA (2023)

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Roadmap of a BWC Disinformation Campaign

Erik — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:29:05 +0000

Roadmap of a bwc disinformation campaign

Misuse of Scientific and Technical Information

Presenting inaccurate, irrelevant, or misconstrued scientific or technical information to substantiate false claims

What does this commonly used tactic look like in BWC statements and documents?

Statement by the Russian Federation at the 9th Review Conference (2022)

Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation at 2023 Working Group Meeting

Provision of “Evidence”:

Using reports, government agreements, project documents, and patent applications to generate “evidence” of nefarious activity

What does this commonly used tactic look like in BWC statements and documents?

Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation at 2024 Meeting of States Parties

Presentation submitted by the Russian Federation at 2022 Formal Consultative Meeting

Appeal to Emotions:

Using emotionally manipulative language or content to elicit feelings of outrage, fear, disgust, and/or anger

What does this commonly used tactic look like in BWC statements and documents?

Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation at 2023 Working Group Meeting

Note Verbale submitted by the Russian Federation to BWC States Parties in 2024

Citing “Authoritative” Sources:

Referencing, quoting, or misquoting/misrepresenting sources with apparent authority or expertise to enhance the perceived credibility of false claims

What does this commonly used tactic look like in BWC statements and documents?

Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation at 2023 Meeting of States Parties

Note Verbale submitted by the Russian Federation to BWC States Parties in 2024

Claims of Secrecy or Neglect:

Claiming that certain states are not adequately transparent about their biological activities and/or not responsive to questions about those activities

What does this commonly used tactic look like in BWC statements and documents?

Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation at 2024 Meeting of States Parties

Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation at 2023 Working Group Meeting

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Roadmap of a CWC Disinformation Campaign

Erik — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:16:14 +0000

Roadmap of a cwc disinformation campaign

Provision of “Evidence”:

Providing or referencing misleading or deliberately misinterpreted video footage, photos, or laboratory findings as “evidence” of nefarious activity

What does this commonly used tactic look like in documents submitted to the OPCW?

Note Verbale #68 (Annex 1), submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2024)

Note Verbale #39, submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2024)

Appeal to Emotions:

Using emotionally manipulative language or content to elicit feelings of outrage, fear, anger, and/or sympathy

What does this commonly used tactic look like in documents submitted to the OPCW?

Note Verbale #38, submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2023)

Note Verbale #44, submitted by the Russian Federationto the OPCW (2021)

Discrediting Inspection and Assistance Mechanisms:

Disputing or questioning the validity of inspection and assistance mechanisms, including OPCW-led technical assistance visits and fact-finding missions

What does this commonly used tactic look like in documents submitted to the OPCW?

Note Verbale #15, submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2025)

Note Verbale #759, submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2019)

Fake Mirroring:

Accusing another state of what you yourself have been accused of (and have likely done/are doing)

What does this commonly used tactic look like in documents submitted to the OPCW?

Note Verbale #38, submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2023)

Aide Memoire submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2018)

Flooding the Zone:

Flooding the information environment with numerous, repetitive allegations, often using a standard template

What does this commonly used tactic look like in documents submitted to the OPCW?

Note Verbale #68 (Annex 2), submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2024)

Note Verbale #68 (Annex 1), submitted by the Russian Federation to the OPCW (2024)

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