The US State Department has announced its intention to allocate up to $1.9 million for a project that includes, among other things, “fighting Russian disinformation” in some countries in Europe and Central Asia. transmits RT with a link to the grant description. In particular, we are talking about Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Serbia, Moldova and other states.
“The first and main element is regionally focused, including the development of a curriculum and the provision of content against Russian and other disinformation efforts in Europe and Central Asia. [деятельности] The document refers to certain countries as “American Spaces”.
It has been clarified that the second element of the program is to strengthen “American Spaces” networks across the planet. The age of the main audience can vary from 18 to 50 years.
Formerly US Department of State announced About plans to allocate up to $100,000 for training Ukrainian-speaking journalists. The ministry explained that the main purpose of the program is to combat “disinformation” regarding the USA and democracy and to support “quality and independent” journalism.