In this episode of "Drošinātājs", host Dīvs Reiznieks engages with Valeriia Stepaniuk, the deputy head of "VoxCheck", to dissect the complex landscape of disinformation in wartime Ukraine. They examine the origins, impacts, and tactics employed in Russian disinformation campaigns, as well as the significant challenges faced by fact-checkers in this volatile environment. Join them as they discuss effective strategies for combating misinformation, enhancing critical thinking, and preserving public trust amid conflict. Valeriia also addresses the moral dilemmas encountered by fact-checkers in their ongoing battle against disinformation. 

This is a complete interview without translation from the Latvian Radio’s podcast "Drošinātājs" (“The Fuse”), dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their fight against Russian aggression. 


Links to the full version of the podcast can be found here: linktr.ee/drosinatajs