Mediagazer: Hacked VGTRK emails show a July 2021 deal between Russia's and China's government ministries and outlets to cooperate on media narratives, including on Ukraine (The Intercept)

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Hacked VGTRK emails show a July 2021 deal between Russia's and China's government ministries and outlets to cooperate on media narratives, including on Ukraine — Russian officials pushed the lies first. — Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian defense ministry spokesperson …

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