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While Russia tries to manipulate information, local civil society is teaching Armenians media literacy

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Armenian civil society launched 'Verify First,' a media literacy platform developed by journalists and activists in response to Russia's 2022-2023 military invasion and subsequent expulsion of the Armenian population from Nagorno-Karabakh. The initiative aims to counter sophisticated disinformation campaigns, including AI-generated videos and impersonated news outlets, which have expanded beyond traditional social media. As part of the Digital Spark project, the group created six educational video reels teaching users how to identify misinformation. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was re-elected in June 2026 amid reports of Russian interference, highlighting the ongoing conflict over information control in the region.

Key points

• Armenian journalists and activists created 'Verify First,' a platform designed to teach users how to identify misinformation and counter Russian disinformation campaigns.
• The initiative includes six educational video reels focusing on practical fact-checking techniques, targeting audiences in a region where Russia expelled the entire Armenian population from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.

Context

Armenia is a landlocked country that relied on Russian support during its conflict with Azerbaijan, but received a blow in 2022-2023 when Russia did not support Armenia with peacekeeping troops. Following the expulsion of the Armenian population from Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia shifted its diplomatic stance toward the EU and increased communication with the US. The Digital Spark project, implemented by the Metamorphosis Foundation and TechSoup, supports civil society initiatives in the Global South to build resilient information ecosystems.

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Coverage is limited to the specific 'Verify First' project and its educational video reels. The source provides no data on the platform's current user base, reach, or specific impact metrics beyond qualitative descriptions of its development and purpose.

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