Russian Defense Ministry Creates Propaganda Force
February 23, 2017
Russia has created a new military force to conduct “information operations” against Russia’s foes, the Interfax news agency reported Feb. 22.
“Propaganda should be smart, competent and effective,” Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said, announcing the new force.
Shoigu did not say whether the “information operations forces” would be under the command of one of Russia’s main military branches or whether they would operate independently.