Nik Yarst

‘Troll Factory’ Demands Proof of Civilian Deaths from Russian Strikes in Syria

Russian Pundit Claims Liberal Governments at War with Religion

A Russian political analyst claimed on state TV that liberal democracies morph into atheistic regimes which conduct religious witch hunts. But the evidence shows that illiberal and authoritarian regimes, including Russia itself, pose a far greater threat to religious freedom.

Russian Pundit claims liberal societies at war with religion

Putin Tells Elton John Russia ‘Unbiased’ Toward LGBT Community

Putin Tells Elton John Russia ‘Unbiased’ Toward LGBT Community

After Elton John criticized him for his attitude towards LGBT people, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia has a “neutral” attitude toward sexual minorities. However, from courts to rights groups, systemic discrimination against the LGBT community has been documented in Russia.

Is S-400 a Cut Above Missile Defense Competition?

What Russian State Media Labeled as 'Unidentified Object' was Syrian Missile that Landed on Cyprus

Is S-400 a Cut Above Missile Defense Competition?

With India and Turkey opting to buy the Russian-made S-400 air defense system despite U.S. objections, the former vice chief of the Indian Air Force claims the S-400 is top-flight. Whether or not it is peerless, the S-400 arguably stacks up well against the world’s best air defense systems.

Moscow Claims Georgia not Targeted with Sanctions

Russian Defense Ministry Claims Metal Gear Video Game is U.S. Intelligence Project

‘The Balkan Line’ – Disinformation on the Big Screen

Moscow Claims Georgia not Targeted with Sanctions

After targeting Georgian wine exports and announcing a flight ban following anti-Moscow protests in Tbilisi, the Kremlin claimed no "illegal" sanctions are being employed. However, the so-called "restrictions" from the Russian side are clearly designed to hit Georgia's bottom line.

Putin Calls Russian Mercenaries Private Companies, Claims They Are Not Dying

False: Kremlin Claims No Growth of Poverty in Russia

Tracking Russia's MH17 conspiracy narratives

Russian Politician Calls HBO Chernobyl ‘Anti-Soviet Filth’, Falsely Accuses Producers of Distortion

Moscow Claims Kosovo ‘Unstable’ While Destabilizing the North

Rossiya Segodnya Head Falsely Touts Russia Press Freedom Bona Fides

Rossiya Segodnya Head Falsely Touts Russia Press Freedom Bona Fides

After the detention of investigative journalist Ivan Golunov, Russian state TV host Dmitry Kiselyov attacked those expressing censorship fears, claiming Russia has freer speech than anywhere else. But from the persecution of journalists to a crackdown of free expression online, this claim is false.

Sputnik Reports Rescue Organization Had Medical Equipment