Russia’s Ukraine invasion, seeded by a web of state-backed disinformation campaigns, is putting Big Tech in a bind. Why it matters: How tech firms respond to Russia’s disinformation efforts in real-time could shape the role they play in future geopolitical conflicts. But already, experts argue they aren’t moving quickly enough. “In a way, this will…Continue Reading

President Biden issued a statement on Wednesday night condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “special military operation” in Ukraine that appeared to serve as a declaration of war.The latest: Biden promised Ukraine President Zelensky in a phone call additional U.S. support and that “our allies and partners will be imposing severe sanctions on…Continue Reading

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine in a speech that appeared to serve as a declaration of war.State of play: Russian troops have already begun to move into eastern Ukraine and large explosions were reported immediately after Putin’s speech, including near Kyiv.Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted that a…Continue Reading

The top senator overseeing U.S. intelligence agencies tells Axios he’s deeply concerned cyberattacks launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin could morph into a broader war that draws in NATO nations — including the United States.Why it matters: President Biden has ruled out American boots on the ground in Ukraine. But Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark…Continue Reading