Pasi Eronen Watt 🇺🇦

International security analyst and consultant. Politics, Hybrid Threats, Cyber & Tech. Georgetown SSP alumnus & Computer Scientist gone bad.

[Regina Bauer 🇪🇪🇺🇦 @petite_michelle]

🤖🇪🇪 How resistant is AI to Kremlin propaganda?

Together with the Institute of the Estonian Language, Propastop helped develop a new propaganda resilience benchmark that tested more than 50 language models.

The results were revealing. While the strongest models generally recognized manipulative narratives, performance varied widely. Some models were significantly more vulnerable when questions contained misleading assumptions or were intentionally designed to push them toward a propaganda-friendly answer. In a few cases, the probability of producing a propaganda-supporting response nearly doubled. 📈

The benchmark was built around 14 key narratives used in Russian influence operations and included 75 questions in Estonian, English, and Russian. Models were tested not only on what they know, but on whether they can recognize manipulation when it is hidden inside the question itself. 🎭

As AI becomes a major source of information for millions of people, its resilience to propaganda is no longer just a technical issue. It is also a question of information security. 🔍🛡️

The full benchmark is available at https://t.co/PgWC3eRUnG.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Partners in trade, allies in defence, and rivals on the ice. 

Thanks to @PWHL_Ottawa for having President @alexstubb and I out for practice. 🇨🇦🇫🇮

[Donald Tusk @donaldtusk]

The threat of NATO’s break-up, easing sanctions on Russia, a massive energy crisis in Europe, halting aid for Ukraine and blocking the loan for Kyiv by Orbán - it all looks like Putin’s dream plan.

[Vassilis Maragos @EUAmbArmenia]

Pleasure to speak today at conference on 🇪🇺's support for developing a comprehensive whole-of-society security model in🇦🇲.
Strategically important work for enhancing 🇦🇲's resilience.

[Vatnik Soup @P_Kallioniemi]

"USAID is bad, unless we use it to fund illiberal pro-Russia organizations."

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

In 2025, Russia has been framing the EU and Ukrainian leadership as "warmongers", who don't want to stop the war in Ukraine. This, of course, is an outright lie. In reality, it's the Kremlin who has rejected at least seven peace proposals in 2025 alone.

Don't be deceived.

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

In fact, paper bears do exist!
#DontBeDeceived
Read this: https://t.co/DE7oT2VRGN

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Some foreign regimes exploit major events to distort online content and push manipulated information. By hiding their role, their lies look real and spread fast.

See how Canada exposes these tactics:
https://t.co/vplBnkgAhS

#ThinkBeforeYouShare

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

At the UN General Assembly, #DontBeDeceived when Russia talks about peace.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

It looks real. It sounds real. But it’s been manipulated. Some foreign regimes tweak real content, by editing footage, altering audio or adding false captions.

Learn their tactics and #ThinkBeforeYouShare

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Minister Anand announces additional sanctions in response to Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova

To read the full news release: https://t.co/K6uSQdd4Cg

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

Being independent means making your own, well-informed choices, free from the Kremlin's manipulations and interference.
Happy Independence Day, Moldova! 🇲🇩
#DontBeDeceived. Stay informed. 👇
https://t.co/VVuThSdGnK

[Luke McGee @lukemcgee]

Even if a peace deal is agreed, it remains in Putin’s interests to keep chipping away at Ukraine and allies. That means we should brace for an onslaught of disinformation, aimed at breaking unity on Ukraine in the West.

My latest @ForeignPolicy

https://t.co/gLtT27Rdwt

[Pasi Eronen Watt 🇺🇦 @pasieronen]

Got quoted by @lukemcgee in his latest @ForeignPolicy piece about Russia's next moves if fighting in #Ukraine stops. Spoiler: Russia will double down on #hybridwarfare - false flags, #disinfo campaigns, and the rest. Read Luke's full analysis below👇

[Foreign Policy @ForeignPolicy]

European states would be primary targets for Moscow, @lukemcgee writes. https://t.co/Jdkfz2RBGN

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Some foreign regimes twist and distort online content to divide and weaken societies. They go beyond spreading #disinformation, using subtle tactics designed to deceive.

See how Canada is taking action: https://t.co/kdCYOVKvXY

#ThinkBeforeYouShare

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Freedom under attack anywhere threatens freedom everywhere.

That’s why Canada stands with #Ukraine.

With unshakable resolve and strength, Ukrainians show us what it takes to defend freedom.

#StandWithUkraine

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Canada and the Nordic 5 share a bold vision for peace, sustainability, and democracy.

Min. Anand’s visit highlights our commitment to tackling global challenges together.

📲 Swipe through to see how we’re making it happenCanada and the Nordic 5 share a bold vision for peace, sustainability, and democracy.

Min. Anand’s visit highlights our commitment to tackling global challenges together.

📲 Swipe through to see how we’re making it happenCanada and the Nordic 5 share a bold vision for peace, sustainability, and democracy.

Min. Anand’s visit highlights our commitment to tackling global challenges together.

📲 Swipe through to see how we’re making it happenCanada and the Nordic 5 share a bold vision for peace, sustainability, and democracy.

Min. Anand’s visit highlights our commitment to tackling global challenges together.

📲 Swipe through to see how we’re making it happen.

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

Putin spins Alaska as a meeting of equals. In reality: Russia’s war is stuck, its economy is bleeding, and his trademark is accusing others of his own misdeeds.
#DontBeDeceived, read #DisinfoReview
https://t.co/HD6j3yAghI

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

2008 in Georgia was not an exception – it was the blueprint.
📢 Spread lies
💣 Invade your neighbour
📍 Occupy land
Tested in Georgia, perfected in Ukraine.
#DontBeDeceived
https://t.co/q6thUlKYU9

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

The EU–Moldova summit triggered a pro-Kremlin #disinformation campaign. 'Loss of sovereignty', 'EU dictatorship', and The 'evil hand of Brussels' – claims aimed at manipulating Moldovan voters.
#DontBeDeceived, learn about Kremlin’s pre-election playbook👇
https://t.co/JMQDN8zdrJ