Russia uses AI in disinformation campaigns against Ukraine, says MFA

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Anton Demokhin shared the information with Reuters. 

“This year, we see the density of cyber attacks (from Russia) continue, but there is more of an accent on disinformation,” he said on the sidelines of Singapore International Cyber Week.

Demokhin highlighted that the rise of generative AI has enabled Russia to amplify and spread disinformation narratives with greater sophistication. 

He emphasized that these new campaigns are harder to detect, as widespread manipulation on social media platforms enhances their credibility.

He told Reuters that Ukraine itself uses generative artificial intelligence to track disinformation campaigns, but declined to comment on whether it has conducted its own cyberattacks.

Russian cyberattacks are increasingly targeting Ukraine's supply chains and critical infrastructure, infiltrating companies that supply key components such as sensors or electricity meters, Demokhin said.
 

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