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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 🌉 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲: how a pro-Russian IMS exploits vulnerabilities of decentralised platforms to spread propaganda 🔗 checkfirst.network/roska-bridge...

CheckFirst

@checkfirst.network

The IMS weaponizes @ap.brid.gy to cross-post from Mastodon to Bluesky in coordinated waves, laundering narratives from sanctioned Russian outlets (RT, Sputnik, Pravda Network) and pro-Russian Telegram channels before moderation catches up.

2/7/26, 9:19 am0 reposts2 likes

CheckFirst

@checkfirst.network

2 July

➡️ Mastodon’s per-instance moderation lets Roska Bridge stay online even after partial Bluesky takedowns. ➡️ The promotion of MAX, a state-backed Russian messaging app requiring a Russian phone number, suggests the IMS targets domestic Russian audiences as well as Western ones.

CheckFirst

@checkfirst.network

2 July

➡️ Near-identical posts across Roska Bridge and the Pravda Network constitute indicators of CIB and strongly suggest a structural link with the Pravda ecosystem, although without formal proof. 📩 For any questions about this report, please contact us at info@checkfirst.network.

Sig. Ug.

@sigug.bsky.social

2 July

Are there Mastodon instances with a significant Russian-speaking user base?