War of words

“The Kremlin propaganda and disinformation machine operates on new platforms and continues to grow both in Russia and internationally,” Lansing said. - Russia is trying to destroy the very idea of objective, verifiable facts, trying to influence opinions about the United States and its allies. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this new form of struggle in the information field of battle may be the main battle of the 21st century. ”

Disinformation is in part the result of our (USA) inability or desire in some cases to defend ourselves against foriegn advisaries who use social media as a weapon of mass delusion. 
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