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Original Claim

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828121044189929776

4 months ago

Context by Compass

TWITTER.COM

The claims in the tweet suggest that in December 2023, Russia warned Bangladesh about potential unrest and a coup if the election results did not favor the USA, and that a similar warning has been issued by Sputnik regarding India. Upon investigation, there is no verified evidence supporting the claim that Russia issued such a warning to Bangladesh in December 2023. Instead, Russian media, including Sputnik, have been involved in spreading conspiracy theories about U.S. involvement in Bangladesh's political unrest, particularly around the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. These narratives are part of a broader Russian disinformation campaign that often attributes domestic political issues to U.S. interference, a tactic used to discredit democratic movements by labeling them as "color revolutions" orchestrated by the West VOA News. As for India, there is no credible evidence that Sputnik has issued a warning about election-related unrest similar to the alleged warning about Bangladesh. The claims appear to be part of a pattern of disinformation rather than based on verified events. It is important to approach such claims critically and rely on verified sources for accurate information.