CHERNYSHOV Oleksandr Serhiyovych

Plays a central role in the russian media project "InfoDefense", created at the initiative of russian war correspondent Yuri Podoliaka. The project systematically disseminates pro-kremlin narratives in multiple languages through a network of Telegram channels and is an integral part of a broader system of pro-kremlin Telegram channels designed to amplify russian narratives on a global scale.
The content distributed by the "InfoDefense" network under Chernyshov’s direct leadership is marked by distortions and disinformation about the war in Ukraine, the active use of the hashtag #StopHatingrussians, and the shaping of international public opinion in ways favorable to the kremlin’s leadership.
The appearance of "InfoDefense" content on russian diplomatic social media pages points to a systematic and coordinated information campaign, further underscoring its role in supporting official russian state communications and influencing foreign audiences.