Pro-Russian Narratives Rise Among Latin American X Users, Research Shows

FILE - The X logo is seen on a smartphone screen July 31, 2023. New research shows that X, formerly Twitter, has seen an uptick in pro-Russian narratives among Spanish-language users in Latin America.

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago, it sparked outrage in many parts of the world. Images of atrocities by Russian fighters and destruction of Ukrainian cities tilted much Western public opinion in favor of Kyiv.