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Countering Disinformation
Recovery and Development Office is a Ukrainian NGO working at the intersection of strategic communications, information security, analytical research, training, and public policy development
Truth & Evidence
We believe that reliable information is a foundation of democratic resilience.
Democratic Resilience
We support societies facing authoritarian influence, propaganda, and manipulation.
Professional Integrity
We combine analytical rigor with responsible communication practices.
International Cooperation
We build partnerships across borders to address global information threats.
HUman-Centered Approach
Behind every conflict, propaganda campaign, or policy debate are real people and communities.
Cognitive Defense
We believe that democratic societies must be resilient against manipulation, disinformation, and hostile influence operations.
what we do
Strategic Communications
We design multilingual communication campaigns for international audiences.
Counter-Disinformation Campaigns
We identify, analyze, and expose hostile narratives targeting Ukraine and democratic institutions.
Analytical Research
We conduct studies on propaganda ecosystems, information operations, and social resilience.
Public Policy Support
We cooperate with public institutions on legislative advocacy and policy implementation.
Media Production
We create videos, texts, social media content, and educational materials for large-scale outreach.
CASE STUDIES
Countering Russian propaganda in occupied territories and Russia
2022-2023
Produced: ● 664 videos● 5,146 text publications
The campaign targeted audiences in Russia, Belarus, and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, debunking propaganda narratives and reaching over 190 million views.International awareness campaign on Russian war crimes
2024
Supported by the European Commission
A multilingual project aimed at English-, French-, Spanish-, and Russian-speaking audiences.
Results: ● 289.5 million total views● 71.3M on YouTube● 139M on Telegram● 79.2M on X/TikTokCountering propaganda in Francophone Africa
2025
Supported by the International Renaissance Foundation
The project monitored Russian propaganda narratives in Francophone African media spaces and distributed analytical and counter-disinformation materials via social media, influencers, and media partnerships.
Results:● 1,335 materials published● 24.4M+ audience contacts● Strong organic engagement in Francophone X/Twitter communities
Our Impact
5 languages
Operating in Russian, Ukrainian, English, Spanish and French
1,335+ materials
produced for Francophone African audiences in 2025
24.4+ million
contacts reached in Francophone media ecosystems
190+ million
views generated through counter-propaganda content in 2022–2023
289.5+ million
views achieved during the international awareness campaign in 2024
Our Team
Ruslan Kalinin
CEO
Public policy and housing reform expert with extensive experience in government affairs, humanitarian coordination, and strategic advocacy.
Former Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs, Temporarily Occupied Territories and IDPs of Ukraine.
Worked on large-scale housing policy, IDP support, and humanitarian initiatives in cooperation with international partners including USAID, Norwegian Refugee Council, UNHCR, and International Organization for Migration. Co-author of Ukraine’s “White Paper on Mine Action Reform" (for Tony Blair Institute for Global Change).
denys kaplunov
public policy Strategist
Expert in public policy and international technical assistance programs with experience across government institutions and civil society initiatives.
Former advisor to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and current advisor to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.
Has contributed to projects supported by the European Commission, USAID, and the International Renaissance Foundation focused on countering propaganda, and public awareness initiatives.
maryna vorotyntseva
International Partnerships
Strategic communications expert and international cooperation manager with over 10 years of experience in political communications, media, and international projects.
Former civilian expert at the NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence and strategic communications expert at the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Specializes in strategic communications, counter-disinformation, stakeholder engagement, and international cooperation in high-risk and politically sensitive environments.
Denys kazanskyi
Content strategist
Journalist, blogger, and media expert specializing in information warfare, Russian aggression, and conflict-related reporting.
Former Editor-in-Chief of projects supported by the European Commission and USAID and focused on documenting war crimes, countering disinformation, and strengthening public trust in democratic institutions.
Author and content creator with a combined audience of over 1 million followers across digital platforms.
We are open to partnerships with: