President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the issue of Russian disinformation distorting perceptions in Western countries regarding the battlefield situation. During a media meeting, he expressed confusion over the starkly different narratives presented by Ukrainian and Russian military briefings, despite access to satellite intelligence. Zelensky noted the Russian side’s effectiveness in spreading misleading information and emphasized the importance of real-time communication and collaboration among allied military forces. He insisted that accurate information is essential in countering Russian propaganda and disinformation. Zelensky lamented instances where conflicting reports about strategic locations, like Kupiansk, lead to confusion among partners. He called for a more coherent response in the context of information warfare, underscoring the need for verified facts in shaping public and military opinions.

