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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...

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.

➡️ 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.